Even though the number of people discovering the overwhelming benefits of medical cannabis is growing, this product continues to leave a bad taste in many citizens’ mouths.
Here’s how this authorization can overcome its storied past.
The Beginning of the Stigma
The mainstream media has long painted marijuana as a dangerous drug and a menace to society. It’s still largely considered the “gateway drug,” despite the fact that other substances, such as alcohol, have been thought to influence users’ decisions before marijuana enters the picture.
Years of negative conversations in North America have made it difficult for generations to overcome former misconceptions. Old attitudes and stereotypes are hard to look past. Yet, this picture is inaccurately
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The stigma does nothing but hurt medical marijuana users. Those uneducated about this medication only think of one component: THC, which is the cannabinoid that causes the high effect. Taking medical cannabis is hardly about the high: It’s about relieving pain and combatting illnesses to be able to continue on with daily routines.
A New Kind of Education
Is marijuana better or worse for your health than alcohol? Consider this never-ending debate in the fight and stigma against this drug. It’s time to educate yourself. How do you do that? You look to a variety of resources and expand what you know. Consider these five ways marijuana is used medically. Use your newfound knowledge to educate the uninformed. The best way to overcome the current stereotype is to educate society.
As a patient, arm yourself with the facts—plenty of incorrect stories are out there. When confronted by the opposing side, have your knowledge, such as research, studies and statistics, ready to back up your claim. You want to provide those without the right information the best guidance possible. Interested parties should stay abreast of industry studies and news, policy changes, and the latest research. It’s important to expose others with the correct research to change