Smoking cannabis really DOES make people lazy because it affects the area of the brain responsible for motivation

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 06:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Smoking cannabis really does make people less motivated, say scientists. Long-term use of the drug destroys dopamine, the feel-good chemical in the brain that inspires a spirit of get-up-and-go. Previous research has suggested taking marijuana can lead to individuals becoming …

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