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Marijuana Abuse

Heavy cannabis use associated with reduced dopamine release in brain

Evidence of a compromised dopamine system has been found in heavy users of marijuana. Lower dopamine release was found in the striatum -- a region of the brain that is involved in working memory, impulsive behavior, and attention. Previous studies have shown that addiction to other drugs of abuse, such as cocaine and heroin, have similar effects on dopamine release, but such evidence for cannabis was missing until now. Ref. Source 7b.

Abuse Marijuana

That's the problem with this and other drugs for 'recreation' - people abuse them and the damage is irreversible. Get high off of exercising or time with your companion, no need for any drug.

Marijuana Abuse Health & Special Psychology

Marijuana Can be Habit-Forming. The evidence clearly indicates that long-term marijuana use can lead to addiction, but are there negative consequences? Evidently, “the evidence clearly indicates that long-term marijuana […] Source 4y.

Abuse Marijuana

For a long time marijuana has been put out there as some kind of wonder drug and I used to shake my head about it because I've seen people on the stuff and there was nothing wonderful about them. If anything they seemed to be slaves to marijuana.

Abuse Marijuana

Cannabis use can lead to various types of mental disorders, including psychotic disorders. Its consumption increases more than five times the risk of suffering from psychosis throughout life. The sooner you start using and the more frequent the use, the greater the risk.