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Cannabis Dependence:

Running head: CANNABIS DEPENDENCE AND EFFECTS







Cannabis Dependence:
The Psychological,
Economical, and Social Effects
Guyton E. Erasme
Georgia Perimeter College
Dunwoody Campus

Cannabis Dependence:
The Psychological,
Economical, and Social Effects
Cannabis, the most widely used illicit substance, commonly known as marijuana, is also known as “The Gateway Drug.” Its gateway capability normally refers to its ability to open doors to the use of several other illicit drugs, and often times, friends, family, or colleagues of users are worried of this possible outcome; however, there is another potential harm that is less noted but is very prevalent. Cannabis dependence can lead to adverse psychological, economical, and social effects. The essential feature of Substance Dependence is a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues use of the substance despite significant substance related-problems......


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