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Marijuana As A Cure All? - Page 5

Cannabis may contain heavy metals and affect consumer health, study finds. A new meta-analysis examines the ability of cannabis plants to absorb heavy metals and discusses the resulting health impacts on consumers. Source 4n.

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Marijuana use is much more common in US states that have legalized recreational cannabis use. A new study found that rates of cannabis use and daily cannabis use have increased across the U.S., and current cannabis use and daily use are substantially higher among individuals residing in states that have legalized recreational cannabis use. Rates of cannabis use are even higher among Americans 12 and older who smoke cigarettes, and who reside in states with recreational cannabis laws, compared to those who live in states where cannabis was illegal in 2017. Source 3x.

Marijuana As A Cure All? Health & Special Psychology

I am not surprised that rates of cannabis use and daily cannabis use are higher and have gone up in states where recreational cannabis has been legalized, though one detail that does concern me is the '12 and older' detail. Since, as I mentioned on the previous page, I do feel that cannabis should follow similar laws to smoking and drinking alcohol, not to be given to minors except possibly for medical use.

As, while it is no cure all, it does still have benefits both medically and in general if used responsibility. Though do consider that it could have negative side effects in teens and their still developing internal chemistry and minds. That, iff you are an adult, have at it as long as you don't get in trouble such as driving under the influence or going to work high, used responsibly, yet if one is a teen cannabis should be restricted.

Edited: Thomaslee on 24th Jul, 2022 - 5:34pm

Page 5 All Cure As Marijuana

Currently, the two main cannabinoids in the marijuana plant that are of medicinal interest are THC and cannabidiol (CBD). The body also produces its own cannabinoid chemicals.

All Cure As Marijuana

Marijuana and Schizophrenia? The evidence linking cannabis use to psychotic disorders is considered strong enough to warrant a public health warning. “Even as proponents of [cannabis] legalization […] Source 9e.

Marijuana As A Cure All?

Lots of people believe that cannabis has this or that benefit, much the same way they believe that laetrile or St. John's Wort does. Whether it does is an issue of fact, to be decided by the evidence. I just hope that the science that looks into this issue is good, and not sloppy and mobbed up by various interests.