Finding medical cannabis information can be like finding a needle in a haystack. A wealth of new information is being collected through medical research studies, but there’s also a number of myths and misconceptions floating around as well. It can be difficult to separate fact from fiction.
If you’re just digging in to the literature about medical cannabis, try these seven facts on for size. Some of them may surprise you!
1. There Are Different Types
Most people think of cannabis and readily picture the iconic “pot leaf” emblem. They may dredge up stereotypes about people who use cannabis, such as having “the munchies” and feeling tired.
There’s a problem: They’re only imagining one type of medical cannabis! There are two major types of cannabis,
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The two plants can also be crossed, creating hybrids.
2. It’s Not a Narcotic
Currently, cannabis is classed as a narcotic in Canada. This is misleading. Although medical cannabis can have sedative effects, it isn’t related to narcotics like opium or heroin. Its effects are much milder.
What is medical cannabis then? Unlike most medications, medical cannabis defies easy classification. It can act like a sedative, much like alcohol. It can also have uplifting effects. Medical cannabis is also psychoactive, which means it acts on the brain.
3. It’s Safer
Medical cannabis had a rough time in the 20th and early 21st century yet more people are realizing it hasn’t earned the scary reputation some have tried to push. In fact, most medical cannabis information points to how much safer it is than even some prescription medications.
It’s incredibly difficult to overdose on medical cannabis. It appears to be less addictive than legal drugs like alcohol and tobacco. While you still need to be careful when using medical cannabis, it’s much safer than prescription opioids or other