Experienced Marijuana Users May Be Sensitized to the Effects of the Drug

question 35

Multiple Choice

Experienced marijuana users may be sensitized to the effects of the drug for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT:

• A) THC accumulates in the fat tissue of regular users; smoking more marijuana liberates the remaining THC producing a quicker "high."
• B) CB1 receptors are upregulated in regular users.
• C) An awareness to the subjective effects of the drug must be developed in novice users-regular users know what to expect.
• D) Regular users know how to smoke marijuana to get a sufficient dose of THC-new users have to learn this process.

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