Top Marijuana Myths & Facts

What do you believe about marijuana? Is it safe, or has its dangerous side effects? Find out the facts from our experts.

Marijuana is a drug that comes from the cannabis plant. This plant contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is responsible for its psychoactive properties, and CBD (cannabidiol), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid.

Marijuana is illegal in the majority of countries across the globe. In recent years, more states have legalized medical marijuana. The debate surrounding recreational legalization continues and is, at times, controversial. Regardless of where you stand, here is some information about the health benefits and risks of marijuana consumption.

6 Myths about Marijuana

Myth 1: Smoking marijuana makes you stupid.

At a time, people thought that smoking pot would make you dumb or cause memory loss. But now, science is proving otherwise. Researchers have tested subjects under the influence of THC and concluded that they performed significantly better than non-users while taking tests that measure memory, attention, learning, and problem-solving.

Myth 2: You can overdose on pot.

THC doesn't work the same way that opiates like heroin, and it won't kill you like something like morphine might. When consumed properly, the amount of THC you consume may get you slightly high, even causing paranoia in rare cases, but it won't kill you. If someone claimed that they smoked too much and died, nothing backs that claim up. It’s just not possible.

Myth 3: Smoking pot makes you look stoned.

When it comes to smoking pots, the smoke you exhale contains carcinogens like benzopyrene, tar, and carbon monoxide. When you smoke these chemicals, you pass them off onto your clothes, which are absorbed into the bloodstream.

While this happens, you look stoned and paranoid, thinking that everyone is after you, and watching the news will only confirm those thoughts! After you smoke, your body produces cannabinoids like THC and CBD. These help you relax and calm down, which is the opposite effect of Benzopyrene, tar, etc.

Myth 4: Weed gets you addicted.

This myth got started when politicians began saying it back in the 70s. There is no truth behind this statement aside from the opinion of a politician. The idea that weed gets you addicted is just plain wrong.

Yes, it can make you lazy and sleepy and prevent you from performing tasks or studying material. However, addiction is a severe issue where a person becomes dependent on drugs or alcohol to cope with problems in their lives.

Myth 5: Smoking weed kills brain cells.

Another popular belief amongst teens is that smoking weed kills brain cells. First of all, scientists have proven that this isn't true. At least not directly. Scientists haven't found any conclusive evidence showing that long-term THC use causes brain damage because the studies were done using animals.

There is a lot of speculation that THC could harm brain cells indirectly. People who believe this point to anecdotal evidence of young adults developing mental disorders like anxiety and depression later in life. While many smokers experience short-term memory loss, long-term memory isn't affected by THC or CBD.

Another thing that people think about is whether having a good time will affect their memories. Because THC is known to enhance your mood, many people believe that it will mess with your memories. However, this isn't the case. What you do while you're feeling good will stay with you, but your memories won't be altered.

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