Cannabis is a high potential plant with a lot of medicinal value. However, the
medicinal value of the cannabis plant has been highly masked by its skepticism.
Over the last couple of years, the support for cannabis legalization has
increased. The massive overturn in the cannabis industry means cannabis will
finally be recognized for its healing properties.
As the stigma around cannabis decreases, the popularity of the plant has
reached an all-time high. This is mainly because people have realized that all
that was said about the negatives of cannabis was false. The legalization of
cannabis around the globe means it’s essential to know the facts surrounding
the plant. From causing turning you into a killer to being a gateway drug, we
will disprove the myths surrounding cannabis.
Cannabis is a gateway drug
This is one of the popular myths surrounding cannabis. According to most people
cannabis is just the first step before rising to other harder drugs such as
crack. However, this is false. If you consume cannabis, you will be ok with the
satisfaction it gives you and won’t seek harder drugs.
Consuming raw cannabis will make you high
It’s impossible to become intoxicated just by consuming the
cannabis plant in its pure form. The psychoactive compound of the cannabis
plant (THC), which is responsible for the high, only becomes activated when
applied to heat. Therefore, those who claim that raw cannabis can get you high
are false.
Marijuana reduces the ability to have sex
Several reports from marijuana critics state that consuming marijuana will make
you lose the desire to have sex. It was also reported that boys who consume
cannabis have a high chance of remaining single. Nonetheless, this is false.
According to a survey conducted by doctors, it was showed that individuals
consumed cannabis tend to like girls a lot. The studies also showed that
cannabis reduced anxiety, making it easier to communicate and socialize.
Marijuana is highly addictive
The urge to consume marijuana every day is not addiction, it simply love for
the plant. People who consume cannabis every day can decide to stop at any time
and this is not considered an addiction. Marijuana is not like other harder
drugs which make people sell their properties just to buy it. Cannabis can easily
be overpowered and therefore it’s not addictive.
Putting an end to weed is easy
Quitting cannabis can be a difficult task for long-term smokers. This is
because they can benefit from the healing properties of the plant and thus
putting an end to marijuana can cause several symptoms to arise.
It turns you into a killer
This was the myth that resulted in the war on drugs. Many people believe that
people who steal, kill, and do other bad acts consume cannabis before acting as
such. Cannabis can’t turn you into a killer or a rapist unless it's what you
desire. The truth about the cannabis plant is that it functions according to
your mindset. If you desire to steal, then cannabis will make you a thief but
if you desire to do good then cannabis will make you a good citizen.
Marijuana is safe
Although cannabis is considered a perfect alternative to opioids, it doesn't
mean that the plant is safe. Consuming cannabis in the form of smoke is harmful
to health. However, using other methods such as tinctures and edibles makes it
safe for your health.
The Bottom Line
Now we know that some of the popular myths surrounding cannabis are false. So,
it’s time for us to change our mentality towards cannabis so that people around
the world can benefit from its wide array of benefits.
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