The Impact of Substance Abuse on Education and Relationships
How does marijuana use affect school, work, and social life?
- Someone who smokes marijuana daily may be functioning at a reduced intellectual level most or all of the time.
- Marijuana use can be associated with reduced chances of graduating and less likely to obtain a degree then non-users.
- Have a much higher chance of later using other drugs, and attempting suicide.
- Also linked heavy marijuana use to lower income, greater welfare dependence, unemployment, criminal behavior, and lower life satisfaction.
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/how-does-marijuana-use-affect-school-work-social-life
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The Study
- Ages 14-18
- Likert 5-point scale.
- Significance between consuming alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and doing drugs with relationships of friends and families, as well as education.
- Hypothesis: Substance abuse has an effect on relationships and education for high school students.
- Hypothesis not completely supported.