What Does Amotivational Syndrome Mean?
Amotivational syndrome is a mild psychological condition that leads to or causes a person to be less and less motivated to participate in social situations and activities. The individual retreats, and begins avoiding things they used to embrace. This is unlike depression, where the person isn't depressed, just unmotivated or shows a new lack of apathy.
Some researchers claim that long-term, heavy marijuana use results in amotivational syndrome. Different studies performed conflict on the findings, some saying there is no difference in motivation, while anecdotal evidence says otherwise. It depends on the length of time and frequency of cannabis use.
Amotivational syndrome can be characterized by subtle behavioral changes, personality changes, and potential mental deterioration. This syndrome has been reported all over the world, especially in areas where the most potent preparations of cannabis are consumed.
Maximum Yield Explains Amotivational Syndrome
Essentially, a person with amotivational syndrome shows no interest in anything other than marijuana use. The social lethargy that results as well as the deterioration personally, and preoccupation with the drug, are comparable with an alcoholic. The user loses interest in goals and work, as well as all social interactions.
Amotivational syndrome is associated with individuals who are taking hashish because in select studies, the users did not show normal motivation levels. It studies it was determined that the time that revolved around obtaining the drug and consuming it left them with not much other time to pursue other interests.
Amotivational syndrome sufferers also might ignore personal hygiene and lose interest in sex. Personality changes include shortened attention spans, apathy, decreased ability to plan for the future, loss of insight and decreased ability to plan and carry through with plans. This is most seen most in adolescents and young adults.
Much more research needs to be done to determine the validity of this psychological condition, especially as legalization is set to take place in more and more places around the world.
