The most commonly used drug in the U.S. is marijuana. Because it is so widely used the possibility of someone you know becoming a cannabis addict is very real. Cannabis addiction is becoming more well known about as more and more people are experiencing cannabis withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit using this drug. They say that 30 percent of the Americans that are arrested for violating marijuana laws are under the age of 19. That is a statistic published by the drugabuse.gov website. Marijuana abuse and cannabis addiction can lead to sleep disruptions, as there are a reported 46.9 percent of former pot smokers who report having continued problems with insomnia and vivid, disturbing dreams or nightmares.

Hemp from the marijuana plant was used to write the early drafts of the Declaration of Independence. That is how far back the use of and growing of marijuana goes for the United States. Farmers and growers today can grow this plant in almost any ecosystem. That is why there are some people who use medical marijuana that grow their plants at home. However, the plant can grow up to 18 feet tall. Marijuana addiction is still a problem though If you are a cannabis addict and you need help there are marijuana addiction programs and books on the market now that can help you stop smoking marijuana. More on this.