When I was smoking heavily around 15-16, I noticed a bit of a drop off in motivation I guess, but very little. Short term memory was affected as well, but still did great in school, so I didn't care. 5 years later, and I don't really regret it...I don't smoke as much now though, but my memory is unbelievably good, especially my long-term memory. I think it's just when your younger, because there's not much to do anyway, so smoking might just be used as a scapegoat, who knows.

Anyway, I've read Amotivational Syndrome was a myth, but I do definitely think some people can be affected motivation-wise, I just don't think it's an actually 'syndrome' with a name...more like a temporary thing if at all. I think 18 should be 'the age', but the vast majority of people start earlier, so it's whatever. It's up to the individual to figure out if they should start/stop/continue/cut down, because only they know how it positively/negatively effects them.
MacWQ33 Reviewed by MacWQ33 on . Avoid marijuana until of age? Well I was always told that marijuana is harmless and really poses no harm but should be avoided until the brain is done developing. I just was wondering why exactly is that? I always heard that but never got an explanation for it. Does anyone know why? Does it stunt anything like growth or what... Rating: 5