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Using cannabis every day

Also called: Daily cannabis use, cannabis use disorder

Using cannabis every day can lead to dependence, sleep problems, anxiety, and memory issues, especially in teens. Help is available at 1-800-662-4357.

Common causesCannabis use disorder
Usually serious?Can be
Get checked ifHard to cut back
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Overview

Daily use can lead to tolerance and withdrawal.

Heavy use can cause vomiting syndrome.

When to get medical care

Call 911Thoughts of harming yourself or others: call or text 988, or call 911 if you're in danger.
Get care todayParanoia or severe vomiting.
See a doctor soonWanting to cut back.

Causes

Caused by frequent cannabis use.

OwieClear has pages on 2 conditions that can cause using cannabis every day. Each shows how soon to get care.

Common causes

Less likely causes

  • Alcohol or drug use disorderSee a doctor if it doesn't get better

    When drinking or using drugs becomes hard to control and starts to affect health, work, or relationships.

What you can do at home

  • Set goals to cut back.
  • Get support.

Medicines

Counseling helps.

At the doctor

The provider will ask about use.

Questions you may be asked

  • Frequency

The exam

A physical exam.

Tests

  • None

Prevention

Limit use.

  • Avoid daily use

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Last updated 2026-11-13.