{"id":45528,"date":"2023-01-04T12:45:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T11:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/5-myths-about-marijuana\/"},"modified":"2023-01-04T12:45:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T11:45:16","slug":"5-myths-about-marijuana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/en\/5-myths-about-marijuana\/","title":{"rendered":"5 myths about marijuana"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are many myths surrounding marijuana. It is a drug that enjoys considerable social acceptance because it has become normalised in today\u2019s society. It is important to be aware of the associated risks that arise from marijuana use. At CCAdicciones<\/a><\/strong> we debunk the 5 most common myths about marijuana<\/strong>: <\/p>\n

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1- It is a soft and harmless drug<\/h3>\n

It is common to hear that marijuana is a harmless drug because it comes from a substance of natural origin. This is one of the main myths about marijuana. It is taken for granted that, because it is extracted from a plant, it is not harmful to health, or at least not as much as if it were a substance created in a laboratory. First of all, the fact that it is natural does not mean it is not harmful. In nature there are toxic and deadly elements. This natural origin is no guarantee that it is good. In addition, nowadays, all drugs are mixed with other elements. So, a person may think they are smoking a joint and that everything they are ingesting is cannabis, but the reality in many cases is that tar and other substances that are not intended for human consumption are also added. <\/p>\n

2- Marijuana does not cause addiction<\/h3>\n

Marijuana use can lead to addiction. As with other drugs, a person may start using and may or may not develop dependence, as it depends on different factors. However, if there is abuse and excessive marijuana use, it is possible to develop an addiction. A person may feel the desire and need to use marijuana when, for whatever reason, they cannot do so. This happens because they have developed a dependence on it. <\/p>\n

3- It is not a gateway to other drugs<\/h3>\n

Many regular marijuana users do not even consider it a drug, and the same happens with alcohol. If it is internalised that cannabis is not a drug, or that it is a harmless drug, the person may use other types of drugs with more devastating side effects. It should also be noted that it is a gateway drug, again comparable to alcohol. For this very reason, it is no coincidence that the first drugs most young people try are alcohol and marijuana. <\/p>\n

4- It does not cause side effects<\/h3>\n

The myth that marijuana does not cause side effects is essential to debunk. Marijuana has side effects on users\u2019 health. Using it to relax and as a way to escape is not advisable, as it can lead to: <\/p>\n

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  • Deterioration of lung tissue<\/li>\n
  • Upper respiratory tract infections<\/li>\n
  • Risk of heart disease<\/li>\n
  • High heart rate and blood pressure<\/li>\n
  • Chronic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia<\/li>\n
  • Anxiety disorder<\/li>\n
  • Sadness<\/li>\n
  • Depression<\/li>\n
  • Memory loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    5- It does not affect daily life<\/h3>\n

    Marijuana affects the daily life of the person who uses this drug and has negative effects in all areas: academic, work, relationships… A marijuana addict\u2019s priority is to use cannabis, putting the rest of the elements of their life in a lower position. The order of priorities they establish will have consequences for their grades, performance at work, good communication and relationship with their family… <\/p>\n

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