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packman

(16,296 posts)
Wed Nov 9, 2022, 04:53 PM Nov 2022

3 Common Myths About Recreational Marijuana [View all]

Myth #1. Marijuana is not harmful to your mental health
Myth #2. Marijuana cures anxiety
Myth #3. Marijuana makes you creative

More on each-

https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2022/11/05/a-psychologist-busts-3-common-myths-about-recreational-marijuana/?sh=45183b5029d3

Short version:

The cannabis industry is young. As a consequence, people (and the media) often take extreme positions on the pros and cons of marijuana use. What you need to realize is that marijuana, like alcohol, is just another recreational drug. In low doses, it can be viewed as a medicine or pain reliever. Its legality is not a guarantee for its safety. While it certainly has its place in society and medicine, marijuana is not a cure for all your problems. It is imperative that you think for yourself and be responsible with your indulgence.

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Well, it's helped me in many ways, Elessar Zappa Nov 2022 #1
man...complex issue IMO democratsruletheday Nov 2022 #5
Myth #4. Marijuana is legal anywhere in the US. Ms. Toad Nov 2022 #2
I never heard anyone claim cannabis "cures" anything. LakeArenal Nov 2022 #3
My mom has a friend who insists pot will cure my mom's cancer iemanja Nov 2022 #20
OK, Forbes. maxsolomon Nov 2022 #4
Sounds like alcohol. N/T Askov_Finlyson Nov 2022 #6
Love your screen name but I'm suspicious about your avatar. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #7
Patronizing and inaccurate Doc Sportello Nov 2022 #8
"...shows a complete misunderstanding or simple ignorance on the subject." Mariana Nov 2022 #21
Psychologist who runs video psychotherapy business says pot won't help anxiety or mental health? WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #9
I do edibles.... usedtobedemgurl Nov 2022 #10
Never Heard of Delta 8 Deep State Witch Nov 2022 #12
Delta 8 edibles are much less potent JenniferJuniper Nov 2022 #13
This is not always true (Especially in CA) FreeState Nov 2022 #22
I will add on to the info someone else posted.... usedtobedemgurl Nov 2022 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author usedtobedemgurl Nov 2022 #19
What does Forbes say about trickle down? Kennah Nov 2022 #11
lmao what the hell is this? AntivaxHunters Nov 2022 #14
Rejected ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #15
lololol outdated Reefer Madness BS and misinformation obamanut2012 Nov 2022 #16
Seriously lol Calculating Nov 2022 #17
It msy not cure anything but it's nice to be able to leftyladyfrommo Nov 2022 #23
Yah - packman Nov 2022 #27
thanks mom eShirl Nov 2022 #24
It's always 1987 at Forbes BannonsLiver Nov 2022 #25
Ah, the weed with roots in hell! Chainfire Nov 2022 #26
I get annoyed when people talk at great length and obsession about pot Sympthsical Nov 2022 #28
It's not like this is some new experimental drug that nobody's ever tried before Withywindle Nov 2022 #29
Myth #5: Act_of_Reparation Nov 2022 #30
Thank you for listing the 3 myths in your post. zuul Nov 2022 #31
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