With marijuana legalization wave around the corner, it’s the need of the hour to clear the air around longstanding marijuana myths. Read more in this post from LIWTS. It’s probably fair to say that if the majority of cannabis critics knew the truth behind their misled assumptions, the whole legalization debate would be so much easier. But this of course is not the way ... Continue Reading
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The 4 Most Persistent Marijuana Myths
Is your impression of the most talked-about drug based on myths or facts? This post from Mic.com shares the facts about the 4 most prominent marijuana myths. As the United States appears to move ever-so-slightly toward the nationwide legalization of marijuana, the drug is still listed by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a drug "with no currently accepted medical use and ... Continue Reading
5 New Studies Debunk Old Myths About Marijuana Effects
New cannabis-centric studies are challenging myths and public perceptions about marijuana effects. This post from Alternet reports that latest science is debunking old myths about marijuana effects on health, driving, and depression. Contentions that scientists have failed to conduct sufficient research on the health and societal effects of cannabis are unfounded. A keyword ... Continue Reading
Addiction Expert Busts Popular Marijuana Myths
Endless myths surround the most widely used illicit drug. An addiction psychiatrist sets the record straight on some of the most popular marijuana myths. This post from Quartz presents the highlights of Kevin Hill’s recent discussion on Reddit. The march of marijuana legalization continues, and so do the questions about its effect on the health of smokers. Kevin Hill, an ... Continue Reading
Scientific Research Busts Most Repeated Marijuana Myths
Several claims about the dangers of pot have been doing the rounds with no one sure of either their validity or origin. This post from Buzz Feed News collates the evidence from real scientific research on marijuana to test some of these high profile marijuana myths. Pot is a gateway drug. Pot is as addictive as heroin. These and other claims are constantly repeated. But are ... Continue Reading