Focusing too much on the distinction can lead to false conclusions like “I can use cannabis without any concerns about addiction. Ignoring the distinction can

Focusing too much on the distinction can lead to false conclusions like “I can use cannabis without any concerns about addiction. Ignoring the distinction can falsely equate the severity of dependence with harder drugs. I think it’s important to leave room for both: 1) Yes, there’s a difference between physical/psychological addiction and 2) Sometimes the end result is still addiction, with all of the negatives that come with it.