Gil feels anxious and depressed a lot. He is nervous leaving his house in the morning and dreads the thought of having to speak in front of others at school. Sometimes he smoked marijuana to relax and drinks when he feels nervous around people. Which of the following purposes BEST describes Gil's substance use?

- addictive

- medicinal

- social

- experimental

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Wayne Combs

22 October, 15:34

Gil feels anxious and depressed a lot. He is nervous leaving his house in the morning and dreads the thought of having to speak in front of others at school. Sometimes he smoked marijuana to relax and drinks when he feels nervous around people. Which of the following purposes BEST describes Gil's substance use?

- addictive

- medicinal

- social

- experimental

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Kinley Hogan · Answer 1

The answer is medicinal.

Explanation:

The drug is said to relieve symptoms of anxiety due to its main compound: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, the effects are short-term, and it has been found that extensive use may lead to an adverse effect. That is, the levels of stress and anxiety might increase.