Which of the Following Statements About Marijuana Is FALSE

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about marijuana is FALSE?

• A)It has been shown that regular use leads to both psychological and physiological dependence.
• B)Its use increases heart rate and is linked to later use of harder drugs.
• C)More than 40 percent of adult Americans report having used marijuana at some point in their lives.
• D)It introduces cancer-causing substances into the body and increases risk of respiratory diseases.
• E)Its use has a definable withdrawal syndrome among long-term heavy users who abruptly stop using it.

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