What Are the Symptoms and Side-Effects of Marijuana Use and Abuse

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Essay

What are the symptoms and side-effects of marijuana use and abuse?

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Definitions:

Phobic Responses

Excessive and irrational fear reactions to specific objects, situations, or activities, leading to avoidance behaviors.

Habitual Thinking Errors

Cognitive distortions that occur automatically and perpetuate negative thinking or emotions.

Rational Emotive Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy focusing on identifying irrational beliefs, challenging these beliefs, and finally reinterpreting them in a more rational light.

Aversion Therapy

A behavioral therapy technique where undesirable behaviors are discouraged through the use of unpleasant stimuli.