Marijuana And Alcohol: A Personal Analysis

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In the personal assessment, it asked a series of questions in regard to whether or not I was dependent to marijuana and alcohol. Basically, if I answered yes to any of the particular questions stated then I should indicate problematic use of marijuana and alcohol and should seek help. Based off the interpretation of the assessment it states that I do not have any problematic use with marijuana or alcohol. Furthermore, I believe I do not have alcohol and or drug abuse problems because I do not associate myself with drugs or alcohol. I believe that only bad situations can come out of it. Also, I do not use marijuana or alcohol to cope with my feelings, plan my life around marijuana, or use it these substances daily. I have had friends use marijuana

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