Cannabis Myths
The inception and ever-growing popularity of cannabis play a vital role in the legalization of cannabis for its medicinal and recreational use in some states in the U.S. Because of that, coupled with the lucrative nature of the cannabis industry, many people across the United States have learned to see beyond cannabis smoking and decided to try out their luck by becoming Cannapreneurs and investing to this lucrative industry.
Despite the benefits associated with cannabis, some misconceptions still surround the plant’s recreational and medical uses. With that said, enclosed below are some of the myths associated with cannabis.
- Cannabis has no Medical Benefits
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- Chronic pain
- Depression
- Migraines
- Acne
- Insomnia
- PTSD
- And lots more.
- You Can Overdose on Cannabis
- Cannabis Isn’t As Bad As Cigarettes
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- Edibles
- Sublingual
- Tinctures
- Topicals
- Suppositories
- Eating Cannabis Will Get You High
- Smoke Pot for Straight A’s
- It’s Safer To Drive While High Than To Drive Drunk
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- Perception coordination
- Concentration
- Alertness
- Reaction time
If you have conducted detailed
research on the cannabis plant, you would realize that the cannabis plant does more good than evil. While legend suggests it has no medical uses, researchers have a list of medicinal benefits associated with the plan. Some of these include.
THC-rich Cannabis is one of the few drugs with no ingestion limits. Contrary to other drugs or substances that cause heart-related complications or brain damage. No reported case(s) of a Cannabis overdose makes cannabis less dangerous than some critics make it seem. However, what you do under the influence of cannabis could be detrimental to yourself and others.
Although they have different names and react differently after consumption, cannabis and cigarettes possess varied chemical components known to cause cancer. However, it should be worth noting that smoking marijuana, on the other hand, may leave you more prone to cancer than smoking tobacco would. Because of these, new mediums to safely consume cannabis are now made available for all, such as:
This prevalent myth amongst cannabis newbies is fourth on this list. “Eating raw or fresh 
cannabis can make you high.” While this myth is common in our society today, eating fresh cannabis leaves cannot make you high. This is because the THC found in cannabis only becomes active once it has gone through a process called Decarboxylation.
Although anything is possible, and THC-rich cannabis has the knack of tapping into the creative section of the brain, there is no guarantee of straight-A’s. However, consuming a tremendous amount of cannabis could hinder teen brain development. Cannabis, according to researchers, hampers brain development and impairs the ability of teens to concentrate and retain information. All of which hurt their academic performance.
Based on the findings brought to light by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the smallest dose of cannabis can impair driving performance, as it dramatically affects
Final Note
With that said, and should you desire to understand the myths associated with cannabis, this research is just what you need.
