while this is true, some of the people who become addicted to this drug probably exhibit compulsiveness in other aspects of their lives. stop smoking pot and its gambling they're addicted to, or sex. again i think it depends on WHAT the person is using it for. i NEVER smoke pot to forget about my problems or anything like that.

i smoke when i'm listening to old jazz records because it makes them even more enjoyable than they already are to me. some people drink because it makes it easier to cope with life, some people drink because they like the taste (like my "waterfall", watermelon vodka, orange juice, and fruit punch) or others may be naturally shy and a cocktail or two may loosen them up a bit.

again i think it all comes down to the user. some girls can, in a healthy way, control their diet. some girls become obsessive about their diet and begin purging or not eating but you can't say dieting is unhealthy, until it gets in the hands of someone who can't control it or is misinformed about it's purpose and use. personally i think some people should NEVER be given liscences to drive, they're unattentive, easily distracted, and don't consider what a privilege/danger it is and can be. the problem with pot is there's no screening process. anyone with 10 bucks can find a dimebag regardless of what they're using it for, just like anyone can buy groceries whether their intention is to feed their family or throw the food up to lose weight.

though this study doesn't apply to everyone, if i'm being honest, most of the people i know who smoke pot do use it to escape life, deal with difficult situations which is dangerous because you don't develop the natural coping skills essential for dealing with life. but don't forget there are people like me who use pot like an "upgrade" because it puts a mind in state where things that are already enjoyable become even more enjoyable (jazz music, sex, food, etc...)