Myths about cannabis

Posted on Sep. 22nd, 2012 by GOT5MINS

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1. Stored in adipose tissue

Myth: The active ingredient in cannabis THC is stored in adipose tissue and its effect lasts for several days or even weeks.

Fact: It is true that cannabis is stored in the body fat, which is why it can be detected long after use, but it is only part of the myth, which is true. The fact is that the psychoactive ingredient of cannabis quickly “evaporate”, and despite the fact that the symptoms of cannabis remain in the body, they have no effect on people. Furthermore, the presence of THC in body fat is not harmful to either brain or fat, or any other body part.
2. Amnesia

Myth: Cannabis causes memory loss, an overall decrease of intelligence and logical abilities.

Fact: This is another myth that contains elements of truth. Laboratory tests have shown that marijuana impairs short-term memory, but only for the period of time while the person is under its influence. A person who uses cannabis, can easily recall the things he knew before, the same problem can arise only in the event that he decides to learn something new while he is under its influence. There is no scientific evidence that cannabis has a long-term and permanent impact on a person’s memory when he is not under its influence.

3. Scientific evidence of harm

Myth: Cannabis harm is scientifically proven.

Fact: The “smoking cannabis, even long term, is not harmful to health” (the British medical journal The Lancet). Certainly, there is no scientific consensus on cannabis use, and, of course, there is no scientific evidence that it is a risk for your health in  a rare use.

4. Loss of motivation

Myth: Cannabis use causes apathy and loss of motivation.

Fact: In fact, studies conducted with people who are regularly used cannabis for every week that showed that motivation is not going anywhere, as well as the performance does not degrade. Of course, the abuse over a long period of time, such means will reduce all human abilities, but cannabis does not increase or diminish this effect. In addition, studies have shown that the people who own a high-paying job use cannabis more.

5. Crime statistics

Myth: Cannabis contributes to higher crime.

Fact: Some people believe that cannabis use leads to an increase in aggression and violence, which in turn leads to criminal behavior. However, the opposite is true. Research in this field has shown that those who use cannabis are less likely to commit crimes because cannabis reduces aggressiveness. However, in most countries, cannabis use – is illegal, and people who store it are considered as criminals.
6. Cannabis and the brain

Myth: Cannabis kills brain cells.

Fact: Cannabis does not cause any changes in the underlying mental abilities. It is true that after its use, some people can develop a sense of fear, panic and paranoia, however, it passes quickly, and certainly not immanent. It is possible that people with high intakes of any narcotic drug will suffer from toxic psychosis, but again, this is not peculiar to cannabis.
7. Interactions with other drugs

Myth: Cannabis – the first step to the use of more potent.

Fact: The fans of heroin and LSD in the past is likely addicted to cannabis, statistically it is more likely, however, this is a game of statistics, because it was not possible to identify any clear link between cannabis lovers and those who use stronger drugs.

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8. Current potential

Myth: Hemp now has a stronger effect than in the past.

Fact: in fact it is not. Cannabis remains the same, and such rumors have appeared due to the fact that in 1980 when it was tested the strength of the drug formulation, analysis and methods were not so perfect as now, so they are much overlooked.

9. Lung damage

Myth: Cannabis is more devastating than cigarettehas for the lungs s.

Fact: First of all, people who smoke marijuana smoke less frequently than those who smoke regular cigarettes, thus they limit exposure of smoke to themselves. In addition, smokers of marijuana do not inhale the supplements, which are crammed with conventional cigarettes. Moreover, many studies suggest that cannabis smoke does not have the same effect on the bronchi, as does cigarette smoke can that can lead to the development of emphysema.

10. Cannabis and drug addiction

Myth: Cannabis use is highly addictive.

Fact: Actually marijuana users smoke it not so often, and among the minority of those who use it more than once a day, a tiny amount begins to suffer from what can be called as addiction, however, there is no evidence that cannabis can cause physical dependence, and those who are talking it, simply can not cope with the habit, and that is not addiction.