Myths About Cannabis You Need To Stop Believing

Myth 1: Cannabis Kills Brain Cells

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This is despite the myth widely circulated that cannabis kills brain cells and that the drug is a hardwired pathway to madness. Research indicates that cannabis has executive influence over the brain, especially among the young, but it does not ‘kill off’ active brain cells.

Prolonged use could affect memory and concentration; even more, so when the use is initiated at a tender age.

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Myth 2: Cannabis Is a Gateway Drug

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This age-old myth is a corollary of the belief that the use of cannabis will lead to the use of other, ‘harder’ drugs. However, there is no solid evidence to back this line of reasoning, according to different research. Environment genetics, and social issues can factor as more of a driving force to the next level of substance use. It is worth noting most cannabis users do not opt for harder drugs as their beliefs have changed.

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Myth 3: All Cannabis Gets You High

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Cannabis is not psychoactive in its raw form some of the crops grown contain the psychoactive substance. THC is the psychoactive compound that causes the high, but there is another type of the substance, called CBD, which has no effect similar to getting high.

CBD-ailing products contain lesser psychoactive effects than THC-dominant products but boast great demand for the management of pain, anxiety and other illnesses.

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Myth 4: You Can Overdose on Cannabis

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Compared to alcohol or opioids, the chances of overdosing on the substance are almost impossible. But if you take too much of it, THC causes some undesirable effects such as paranoia, anxiety or nervousness, nausea or increased heart rate. These effects though undesirable and uncomfortable are not fatal or deadly.

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Myth 5: Cannabis Causes Laziness

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The stereotyped, out-of-work stoner is not entirely true. That said, different levels of cannabis (especially Indica) may cause drowsiness but the other merits include alert

behaviors when properly used. It was found that intent and strain choice are two important predictors that affect the results.

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Myth 6: Cannabis Has No Medicinal Value

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Cannabis has been used in medicine for many years. It has been regarded as efficient in dealing with diseases such as chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and PTSD as well as many other diseases in modern science. True to this literature, the current therapeutic uses of cannabinoids such as THC and CBD remain a key subject of research.

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Myth 7: Cannabis Is Addictive

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Cannabis can cause CUD in some users, but the risk of addiction is lower than products such as alcohol, tobacco or opioids. Cannabis users are most of the time moderate and hardly become dependent despite taking marijuana substances despite this, moderation is encouraged.

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Myth 8: Cannabis Is Only for Smoking

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Cannabis can be consumed in a number of ways and many of them are more popular than smoking. Foods, capsules, drops, balms, vaping products, and beverages are some of the options included. This is because each method has its own amplitude and onset time: it is perfect for all preferences and needs.

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Myth 9: Cannabis Use Is Illegal Everywhere

Reality:

Currently, there are so many laws concerning cannabis throughout the global world. The legal regulation of cannabis also has the following subtopics. Though, it is prohibited in some countries at the federal level (like the U.S.), many states and nations have permitted its use for medical or leisure activities. It is authoritative to acquaint oneself with the local laws concerning cannabis before either buying one or using it.

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Myth 10: Show Me the Stronger Cannabis Means the Better One

Reality:

There you have clearly mentioned that many people think that the more amount of THC is present in cannabis the better it would be; that is not always a fact. That is why potency is not regarded as a sign of medication’s quality and guaranteed effects. With high THC levels, Sativa strains may cause anxiety or paranoid feeling in those who take them. The entourage effect is also important and constitutes the interaction between cannabinoids and terpenes – other components of the plant with strong effects. Most prefer those with balanced amounts of THC and CBD so that the resultant high is more enjoyable and easily manageable.

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Final Thoughts

Alternative understanding of cannabis has erased so many myths thus creating ways for more knowledge. Therefore, to what extent cannabis holds value, it must be consumed with the right information and in moderation. The following facts will help society to form a more rational attitude towards this multifaceted plant.

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