Her study is conclusive of the fact that moderation drinking is superior to abstinence. Abstinence is the ultimate goal in the treatment of alcoholism.
The discussion focused on cannabis dependence which is how an individual constantly consumes marijuana to achieve a feeling of relaxation or euphoria.
What is causing even further worries is that the addiction is reported in the teenagers too, contrary to the common assumption that smoking addiction is evident in the adults.
Addiction is associated with the need of substance while in some cases a behaviour which someone finds hard to move on without it, where the unavailability to a way out leads to abnormality.
The behavior of forty people of the former group and forty people of the latter were examined. Researchers report about the changes of behavior and even personality in substance abusers.
The teenagers are in the process of emulating or declining the parental guidance since they need their freedom and at the same time are trying to win the parental support and acceptance.