Title: Quick Facts about Marijuana Addiction
Headings: Marijuana Quick Facts
Marijuana Quick Facts
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Content: Eventually the user desires to use more despite health problems. Marijuana usersoften develop a tolerance to the drug that makes them want to use more in order to achieve a high. Those addicted to marijuana are unable to slow down or discontinue their use of the drug and often rationalize their use as not being a problem. Marijuana use can enhance a user’s sensory perception and levels of euphoria. Then the user often experiences slowed reaction time, feelings of drowsiness, and increased heart rate and appetite. As long-term user persists, individuals can have problems with learning and memory. 1
Because the drug impairs short-term memory and judgment and distorts perception, it can impair performance at work or in an academic setting. 2
Marijuana use can also cause a shift away from friends and family towards a new “drug-friendly” crowd that also uses drugs. Marijuana is considered to be both emotionally and mentally addictive. Essentially, the drug becomes part of your persona.