The first misunderstanding that exists against marijuana is that we really shouldn’t talk about it in singular, but in the plural, in fact, there are millions of marijuana strains, not all have the same quality and the effects they produce can be very different.
Another common mistake is trying to generalize the effects this will have on a person’s behavior, just as a burger can be totally safe for some and cause a seizure and even the death of another person, marijuana as well.
- “Marijuana.
- In its natural form.
- Is probably the safest active substance known to humanity from a therapeutic point of view.
- “? Lester Grinspoon.
- Professor of psychiatry at Harvard.
Marijuana use has increased in recent years and can increase further after the legalization of this psychoactive substance in many countries, can’t we say if it is, good or bad ?, it all depends on the circumstances, motivations and environments that surround it. consumption.
There are many varieties of cannabis seeds, however, they are grouped into three main types: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis; the first is grown in America, Asia and Africa; it usually produces stimulant effects, resulting in a more positive mood and increased appetite.
Indica cannabis is grown in India and Pakistan, has relaxing effects and is used to reduce physical pains, especially muscle or sodium aches. Finally, Cannabis ruderalis is native to Siberia and Liberia, it also has sedative effects.
From these three types, other varieties called “hybrids” were created. There are millions of hybrids. The effects of each depend on the combinations that have been made, some are practically poisonous, while others are refined for pharmaceutical purposes.
Marijuana has been the subject of many negative advertisements in some sectors and, in others, excessively positive advertising, they say, for example, that it does not cause any harm, which is not true, physically smoking marijuana can have the same effects on the lungs as smoking. In both cases, combustion and tar particles attack the respiratory system, which can cause cancer and other diseases.
Excessive and/or prolonged consumption has also been shown to damage neurons, affecting memory and concentration. In fact, although many claim otherwise, marijuana is a narcotic and interferes with our reflexes, so risky actions should not be taken when a person is using marijuana.
Almost all types of marijuana have great effects on pain. Since it is a sedative, it is very good for muscle aches. In addition, it has good effects on people who need chemotherapy. Reduces nausea and discomfort caused by these procedures.
Marijuana is also a relaxing one. This is certainly the main reason why it is consumed by millions of people worldwide, although it is still illegal in most countries, this plant has antidepressant effects and reduces anxiety.
Marijuana is said to be addictive, but not entirely physically; however, many addiction-prone people can develop high dependence; when there are genetic factors that induce chemical dependence, marijuana becomes a gateway for all types of psychoactive drugs.
Positive recreational use of marijuana depends on each person, if you have a moderate intake helps to relax and stabilize, if on the contrary there is compulsive consumption, sooner or later it will surely be a source of problems.
Marijuana is sometimes attributed totally false properties, they say, for example, that it increases creativity, has already been proven not to be the case, increases visual and auditory perception, but at the same time hinders concentration and therefore does not create the conditions for creativity; in fact, it diminishes it.
Like other plants of this type, it can contribute to human well-being, its illegality in many countries is perhaps its greatest danger, since there is no quality control and can often be counterfeited. Poorly developed or poorly consumed, it can become a powerful on the other hand, if grown, marketed and consumed in a responsible way, it can become a valuable aid to the physical and emotional health of some people with certain diseases.