By Johnson Institute (Minneapolis, Minn.)
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Call toll-free 800-231-5165. Page 5 than it was 30, 20, 10, even 5 years ago. Thus, the potency of marijuana has greatly increased. Likewise, you should know that it takes a long time for the body to eliminate THC. Even though a person may be completely oblivious to the presence of THC in the body, the effects of marijuana use go on long after the initialand temporaryhigh wears off. Can a Person Become Addicted to Marijuana? Addiction or chemical dependence is described as losing choice and control over how much, how often, or when a person uses a particular drug (in this case marijuana).
Here's a sample situation in which your child may find himself or herself someday: A friend says: "Hey, there's a cool party this Saturday. There'll be some great pot! Let's go. " Here are a number of ways to respond. Each one says "no," while allowing your child to remain friends. 1 Just Say No "Not for me. " 2 Act Shocked "You're going to smoke dope? And you're the one who's always in everybody's face about being straight! " 3 Laugh It Off "No thanks. I've got enough trouble keeping up my grades.
Marijuana often impairs judgment and concentration and inhibits motor skills; these effects, in turn, impair a person's ability to drive an automobile, operate machinery, and even make simple decisions. Those who use marijuana heavily over a long time can develop something called amotivational syndromeor what is commonly called "burnout"where they become dull, inattentive, and listless. " or an "I don't care" attitude about things. 1 The above have always been the effects of THC in marijuana. Today, the level of THC in marijuanaespecially in the cultivated varietiesis far higher 1 For more information on the effects of marijuana-use, read It's Time to Know: Ten Marijuana Users Share Their Personal Stories, published by the Johnson Institute.