I would say it's the same as giving up an addiction to over-the-counter pain killers. The pills themselves aren't chemically addictive, but by the time you're "

I would say it's the same as giving up an addiction to over-the-counter pain killers. The pills themselves aren't chemically addictive, but by the time you're "addicted" you have a mental reliance on the pain pills to make you feel better. It's the same with pot - you know it makes you feel good, so once you've had it a few times, you're more likely to tell youself, "Hey! I should smoke some pot!" As long as you're also ready to say, "Wait! I'm giving it up!" there's no physical need for it. It's just that you're used to the idea of taking it.