[Right Wing Assault]

all of the lowlifes from the surrounding states who were chronic potheads.

Key word here is "chronic." It implies at least minor addiction. And, maybe, major addiction. They are so "chronic" they move to another state!

Kind of like saying someone is a "chronic" alcohol drinker or a "chronic" nicotine user. They are addicted.

[fr_freak]

Kind of like saying someone is a "chronic" alcohol drinker or a "chronic" nicotine user. They are addicted.

"Chronic" only implies regularly reoccurring. People who like to have a glass of scotch or a couple of beers are chronic alcohol users. Are they addicted? Maybe, since alcohol is physically addictive, but they probably aren't. Marijuana is not physically addictive, however, so even heavy repeated usage doesn't result in physical addiction. It certainly is more fun than real life, though, so those who have a weak character may simply choose to forgo their responsibilities in favor of doing the more fun thing, but that STILL doesn't make it physically addictive.