Becker (1953) suggested that people who used marijuana needed to go through three stages before becoming a regular marijuana user: (1) learn to smoke the drug properly, (2) feel the intoxicating "high" associated with smoking marijuana, and (3) ______.

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Becker's theory on marijuana use posits that after learning to smoke properly and feeling the high, individuals must interpret the sensation of intoxication as enjoyable or pleasurable to become regular users. This process involves a social learning aspect where the user comes to understand and appreciate the effects of marijuana.

Becker (1953) Suggested That People Who Used Marijuana Needed to Go