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My son is 23, is using mariuana in excess. he is in denial. he was very bright in school, now he cannot concentrate on studying or completing a job.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Addiction specialist: Cannabis can impact motivation levels. Encourage him to see an addiction specialist.

Dr Herrington and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2013

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A member asked:

My son is 23, is using mariuana in excess. he is in denial. he was very bright in school, now he cannot concentrate on studying or completing a job.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Herrington and another doctor agreed

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