Navigating the Deceptive Labyrinth of Addiction: A Personal Account of THC and Memory
<p>As I delve into the intricate web of addiction, particularly my experience with THC, I am confronted with the cunning games it plays with my mind. While I hesitate to label myself as addicted to weed, the subtle tug it exerts on my emotions when I go without it for a day or two is undeniable. In those moments when I indulge, my thoughts soar with creativity and solutions to perplexing problems that elude me in sobriety. However, amidst this mental liberation, it is the treacherous dance of memory recall under the influence of THC that truly unsettles me.</p>
<p>Physiologically, THC, the active component in marijuana, interacts with the brain’s hippocampus, a key region responsible for memory formation and retrieval. Studies have shown that THC can disrupt the normal functioning of the hippocampus, leading to impaired short-term memory and distorted recall of stored memories (Ranganathan & D’Souza, 2006). This interference with memory processes can explain why individuals under the influence may not remember engaging in behaviors associated with their vice, such as using marijuana.</p>
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