Amotivational state

Anhedonia Apathy Blrmted affect Poverty of thought Feelings of emptiness Amotivational states Disorganization Behavioral disorganization Distractibility Thought disorder "Characterological" symptoms ... 

Chronic use can result in an amotivational state, paranoid behavior, worsening muscle incoordination, slurred speech, and delusions. Smoking marijuana is implicated in both chronic lung disease and the development of lung cancer. Fertility can be impaired in both males (decreased sperm count and activity) and females (decreased ovulation and abnormal menses). Prenatal marijuana use by the mother correlates with increased hyperactivity, impulsivity, and delinquency in the child. Tolerance to some CNS effects may develop with chronic use, and a withdrawal syndrome is possible after chronic high-dose use. 

Health officials describe burn-out (also called amotivational syndrome), a state long associated with prolonged abuse of PCP, that results from recreational exposure to fry. These symptoms include memory dysfunction, lethargy, lack of interest or motivation, and decreased spontaneous speech and blank staring. 

At the opposite end lies the Intrinsic Motivation, ananating from interest and pleasure. In addition, the theory defines a situation of Amotivation, where the individual is bereft of any intention to act, because he/she attributes lack of importance to the activity, or lack of any feeling of competence to do it. The theory states that as much as motivation emanates from more intrinsic factors, the higher its quality will be. 

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