AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
(Adverse Effects) Impaired learning and memory, increased risk of psychological disorders, lung damage from smoke
A
marijuana
B
alcohol
C
heroin
D
caffeine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -People who use marijuana are more likely to develop temporary psychosis (not knowing what is real, hallucinations, and paranoia) and long-lasting mental disorders, including schizophrenia (a type of mental illness where people might see or hear things that are not really there).

Detailed explanation-2: -Intense nausea and vomiting. Regular, long-term marijuana use can lead to some people to develop Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. This causes users to experience regular cycles of severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration, sometimes requiring emergency medical attention.

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