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Article Evaluation
Cannabis use disorder

1. Yes, everything in the article did relate to the articles topic. There wasn't really anything that detracted me but somewhat bothered me. I wish they talked more about the disorder than just giving us the treatments for it.

2. The article seems very neutral. There did not seem there was any biased comments made in the article towards a particular position.

3. There are a few viewpoints that are overrepresented. It talks a lot about medical treatments in a certain area the globally.

4. In the article the citation are relatable and the links too but there isn't enough to support the article.

5. Most of the fact reference is supported with a reliable reference but in some other sections of the article there are bayed one or two biased.

6. Some of the information on the article is kind of out dated. Some of them are from the 1990's and thats really old and not so recent. There could be more recent information that was found later in the years that are not added in the article.

7. Most discussions in the talk page is bout how the article isn't relevant to any other place except Australia.

8. The article is rated poorly. There are so many error in the article the it can't be a reliable source to use. It's not part of any WikiProjects.

9. There really sin't much difference int he way wikipedia talks about the topic than when we talk about it in class.

Edits in Article
1) "Adolescents"

- In this section I would delete the entire paragraph for the topic and add information I found in other article to support the topic of the paragraph.

Edit: " many of the nearly 7 percent of high-school seniors who (according to annual survey data)33 report smoking marijuana daily or almost daily are well on their way to addiction, if not already addicted, and may be functioning at a sub-optimal level in their schoolwork and in other areas of their lives"

Based on an annual survey data 7 percent of high school seniors that smoke daily function at a lower rate in school than students that do not.

2) "High risk groups: A number of groups have been identified as being at greater risk of developing cannabis dependence and include adolescent populations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (in Australia) and people suffering from mental health conditions"

- In the paragraph I would delete the information that directly site Australia and that the general public plus I would have more information in why adolescence and mental health people are a part of the high risk group.

Edit: Young people are at greater risk of developing cannabis dependency because of the association between early initiation into substance use and subsequent problems such as dependence, and the risks associated with using cannabis at a developmentally vulnerable age. In addition there is evidence that cannabis use during adolescence, at a time when the brain is still developing, may have deleterious effects on neural development and later cognitive functioning.[20] unlike adults, the teen brain is actively developing and often will not be fully developed until the mid 20s. Marijuana use during this period may harm the developing teen brain.

-The brain is not completely developed until a person reaches the age range of 22-27. Excessive use of marijuana can cause harm to this development.

3) "Cannabis withdrawal symptoms can occur in one half of patients in treatment for cannabis use disorders. These symptoms include dysphoria (anxiety, irritability, depression, restlessness), disturbed sleep, gastrointestinal symptoms, and decreased appetite. Most symptoms begin during the first week of abstinence and resolve after a few weeks."

- With this paragraph I would look for recent information on the topic and change a few things to me it more recent and have good citations. With some of the symptoms listed in the paragraph above I would add the more recent symptoms tot he list and remove ones that are not part of them anymore plus add mor information so that the paragraph can have more length to it.

Edit:

"The symptoms of marijuana abuse and addiction will vary wildly among teens depending on length of usage, amount of pot used, usage of other drugs, and frequency of use."

Marijuana use and abuse has symptoms that affect behavior, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of a persons life. Some of the symptoms include agitation, bloodshot eyes, challenges in problem solving, paranoia.

Links:

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-adolescent-substance-use-disorder-treatment-research-based-guide/frequently-asked-questions/it-possible-teens-to-become-addicted-to-marijuana

http://www.timberlineknolls.com/drug-addiction/marijuana/signs-effects/

http://www.villagebh.com/addiction/marijuana/symptoms-signs-effects#content

https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/factsheets/teens.htm