9.7 percent of people who used cannabis met criteria for dependence. Among past-year alcohol users, 4.9 percent met criteria for dependence.
Kadden’s experiences working with people who are dependent on marijuana convinces him that legalization isn’t a wise course to follow.
“We’ve got alcohol, and we’re stuck with it. We do marijuana, and it’s going to be another Pandora’s box,” he says
"smoked marijuana is not the best way to deliver medical benefits"
http://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/06/marijuana.aspx
Kadden’s experiences working with people who are dependent on marijuana convinces him that legalization isn’t a wise course to follow.
“We’ve got alcohol, and we’re stuck with it. We do marijuana, and it’s going to be another Pandora’s box,” he says
"smoked marijuana is not the best way to deliver medical benefits"
http://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/06/marijuana.aspx