Frequent marijuana use in adolescence.
Although the adolescent's first use of marijuana is rarely pleasant, peer pressure often causes continued experimenting and a search for the euphoric "high." Preoccupation with use of the drug leads to mood changes, withdrawal, academic underachievement and confusion. Family members may refuse to admit that a drug problem exists and may subsequently develop dependency problems of their own. By assuming responsibility for the adolescent's drug problem, a parent enables the drug use to continue. To break this cycle, family members must seek guidance from a rehabilitation professional.
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy