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erhaps you know a little, a lot or somewhere in between about its use, impacts and effects. However, are you sure that what you know or hear is true? No need to worry, because we will be debunking those myths and sharing some important facts that can benefit you!
A common myth that people regularly hear is that cannabis is considered a “gateway drug.”
The truth is, for many, cannabis is actually considered a terminus drug. People who use hard drugs such as heroin or LSD, may have used cannabis in the past, however, the correlation between the two does not imply the causation. Also, while comparing cannabis users to those who use hard drugs, the numbers are small, making it difficult to prove that there’s any link between the two (Cannabis: Facts, Myths and Mental Health).
Another myth you may have heard or have assumptions about is that cannabis can be and/or is addictive.
Not only is this false, but in fact, less than one percent of Americans smoke/use cannabis more than once a day. There is nothing in cannabis that is addictive, but rather can be considered as more of a habit for some (Cannabis: Facts, Myths and Mental Health).
Regarding dispensaries in particular, people assume that when you walk inside the aroma will be a strong, overwhelming wave of marijuana.
However, this is not necessarily the case. Of course all dispensaries differ in one way or another, but many of their products (i.e. edibles) have no scent at all.
For those who have never consumed cannabis, they may think that this substance can only be smoked.
The truth is, nowadays, there are multiple ways that someone can consume cannabis. In fact, the drug can be smoked, eaten or even drank.
When it comes to the duration of how long a high may last, some believe that it only lasts a few hours.
Depending on the type of product and how you are consuming that product, the time frame of your high will differ. Dispensaries offer a variety of supplements that allow you to get a quick, shorter lasting high, whereas other products take about 45 minutes to an hour before feeling any effects.
A wide spread myth that’s associated with any drug or alcohol use is that it has lasting impacts on your brain’s abilities— specifically memory loss.
The truth is, when using cannabis, your cognitive functions may be impaired, but only while you are intoxicated. Therefore, once the drug wears off, you will not have any long-lasting effects (Cannabis: Facts, Myths and Mental Health).
Cannabis just makes you lazy.
While other drugs may cause apathy and a lack of motivation, cannabis does not. In studies done on the subjects, participants were given high doses of cannabis over a seven-day period. The results proved that there was no direct impact on their motivation nor their abilities (Cannabis: Facts, Myths and Mental Health).
Although there are countless myths and facts regarding cannabis, these are some of the most common and often reported that people hear and/or believe. Before partaking in your own cannabis use, make sure you know the facts— they’re important.