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Suggest Therapy For Marijuana Addiction

hi, im 14 years old and i smoked marijuana for the first time in about 3-4 months, and im getting symtoms of being high, i have felt these feelings before, im sometimes getting dizzy when i lay down, i zone out ever minute of the day, i have a real tough time concentrating, and i have short of memory, i have really bad anxiety, and this is really starting to scare me. please help...
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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Hi,

Marijuana is very commonly known to cause anxiety disorders which persist even after one quits the drug. For the time being, just wait for the high to pass. If anxiety persists even after a few weeks of abstinence, then consult a doctor.

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Suggest Therapy For Marijuana Addiction

Hi, Marijuana is very commonly known to cause anxiety disorders which persist even after one quits the drug. For the time being, just wait for the high to pass. If anxiety persists even after a few weeks of abstinence, then consult a doctor. Best wishes.