Question

which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of marijuana?
○ anxiety, irritability, and sleep disturbances
○ fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy
○ a serious disconnection from reality, also known as a \trip\
○ altered senses with difficulty in thinking and impaired memory

Explanation:

To determine the short - term effects of marijuana, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Anxiety, irritability, and sleep disturbances are more characteristic of withdrawal or long - term effects rather than short - term effects of marijuana use.
• Option 2: Marijuana typically causes relaxation and a decrease in alertness, not extreme alertness and high energy. Stimulants like caffeine or amphetamines are more associated with such effects.
• Option 3: A "trip" is associated with hallucinogenic drugs like LSD, not marijuana.
• Option 4: Marijuana use in the short - term can cause altered sensory perception (such as changes in how one sees, hears, or feels), difficulty in thinking clearly, and problems with memory recall, which matches the known short - term effects of marijuana.

Answer:

D. altered senses with difficulty in thinking and impaired memory