Someone is using marijuana to avoid withdrawal (e.g., irrita…

Someone is using marijuana to avoid withdrawal (e.g., irritability, sleep disruptions), feeling “high,” and because they require more and more of it to feel the same effects they once felt. What is the most likely stage of “typical progression of substance use” that this person belongs to?

Someone has developed a preoccupation with marijuana, spends…

Someone has developed a preoccupation with marijuana, spends a significant amount of time finding marijuana, and has reduced their involvement in important life activities. What is the most likely stage of “typical progression of substance use” that this person belongs to?

Throughout the Substance Use Disorders chapter, we discussed…

Throughout the Substance Use Disorders chapter, we discussed how many of our laws/regulations are not based on research. Describe one example of this. Be sure to cite your sources (e.g., book, lecture, Ted Talk, or outside source). Answers should be no longer than 2 sentences.