4/12/2005
Cannabis Substitution Harm Reduction
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Alcoholism- chronic and relapsing
nCompulsive and constricted behavior patterns, which were present during sobriety, changed markedly during intoxication, with increased verbalization, varied expression of feelings, increased interaction, and frequent behavioral regression. During inebriation, psychic defenses appeared weakened with significant reduction of repression and reaction formation.” (Tamert and Mendelsohn  1969)