Does marijuana cause amotivational syndrome?

Question

Just wondering if this theory had any merit.

Just wondering if this theory had any merit. Or if this was just another problem invented for the purpose of supporting laws against its use?

Answer 1

Common Questions About
MARIJUANA
ANSWERED BY THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE*


Q : Does marijuana cause laziness(a.k.a. “amotivational syndrome”)?
A:“When heavy marijuana use accompanies these symptoms, the drug is often cited as the cause, but no convincing data demonstrate a causal relationship between marijuana smoking and these behavioral characteristics.” [Pp. 107, 108]

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Answer 2

Marijuana does not cause amotivational syndrome. Marijuana users are often lazy WHILE they are high and sometimes for a couple hours after, but this does affect their sober life.

Answer 3

As a smoker, allow me to answer your question. I've been doing nothing but sitting at home and smoking the ganj for years now, hasn't made me lazy yet.

Answer 4

maybe but those i know who indulge sure follow the symptoms pretty well

Answer 5

yes it does

Answer 6

I doubt that it CAUSES it, but it probably doesn't HELP it!

Answer 7

i would answer you, but i don't feel like it