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

question 9

Multiple Choice

Experienced marijuana users may be sensitized to the effects of the drug.Which of the following reasons is NOT a reason for this tolerance?

• 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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