Legal marijuana: busting the myths of medical cannabis

 

There are many myths about the effects of marijuana. Of all the ones you've heard, how many are from a trusted source? Do you REALLY trust what your friend's uncle says on the subject? Let's explore these myths in more depth.


1. Marijuana is addictive.


False! Marijuana is not addictive. Medical studies have shown that alcohol, nicotine, and even caffeine are more addictive than marijuana. Compare this to the drug OxyContin. Both drugs are used to treat severe pain, but in 2006, 20.4 million Americans used OxyContin illegally. Medical marijuana is a much safer no on 207.


2. Marijuana has a negative effect on health.


There are thousands of deaths each year from various FDA-approved drugs. Interestingly, there are ZERO reported cases where marijuana was listed as the cause of death. Many people fear smoking marijuana, linking it to cancers caused by cigarettes. Keep in mind that smokers will consume twenty or more cigarettes a day, every day. The medicinal levels of marijuana are far from that high.


3. Even if it doesn't directly cause death, marijuana weakens your immune system.


This claim is based on a test conducted in 1980, which indicates that white blood cells transform more slowly in reaction to threats when exposed to THC. Since then, these results have never been reproduced. The FDA has even approved Marinol, a synthetic form of THC, for the treatment of diseases that attack the immune system, such as HIV.


4. There is no medicinal use for marijuana.


Quite the opposite! Marijuana is used medically in California to treat cancer, AIDS, arthritis, migraines, and anorexia. Studies show that it can also be used in conjunction with, or even in place of, current medications for those diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and insomnia. Research is currently underway to test its effect on Alzheimer's disease.


5. Legal marijuana will be illegally abused / sold.


The idea of ​​banning a drug because others will abuse it is absurd. Medications such as sleeping pills and pain relievers are abused on a daily basis, but they are sold without a prescription. Also, if someone is unlucky enough to have AIDS and is dependent on medication to prevent extreme pain, why would they willingly want to get rid of it?


These are just a few of the common myths about medical marijuana. Think about all the information you have about marijuana and then decide if your sources are really that reliable. The stigma around this drug is wrong and needs to be reversed for the sake of the patients who could benefit from it. Learn the facts about marijuana and its medicinal purposes for yourself.

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