Here are 5 Claims about Marijuana - which are True and which are False?
Marijuana is stronger than it was in the 60’s
TRUE
The origin, content and potency of black-market substances are unknown. Cannabis has been genetically modified through the years and it’s potency has increased. THC, the active ingredient in Cannabis can be found in higher percentages than in the 60’s.
Youth are more at risk when using Marijuana
TRUE
Cannabis use is more harmful for youth under the age of 21 since the brain has not finished developing and is consequently more fragile. Cognitive abilities may be affected such as reasoning skills, organizational skills, executive functions, comprehension skills, and memory loss.
Marijuana deposits 4 times more tar than cigarettes
TRUE
Smoking Marijuana is not less dangerous than smoking cigarettes. In fact, cannabis smokers have a tendency of taking bigger inhalations and keeping it in for longer which can deposit up to 4 times more tar in the lungs.
A person can die from an overdose of Marijuana
FALSE
It is extremely unlikely for a person to die from a cannabis overdose. However, cannabis use can be harmful in other ways such as having physical injuries resulting from risky behaviours or psychological damage.
Medical Marijuana can be used by everyone
FALSE
Research has proven that cannabis or cannabinoids can be used medically to treat certain specific symptoms such as chronic pain, nausea and vomiting, and appetite loss (usually due to treatments such as chemotherapy…). It should be understood like any other type of medication. It only has benefits for the person who needs it and will cause side effects. Moreover, it isn’t recommended to people suffering from mental illnesses.
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