- You know, pot, cannabis, green, flower, or whatever you want to call it.
If you knew about marijuana, how much would you say you know? Whether you smoke pot or not, it’s more common then ever, legal depending on where you are and helpful to almost all that consume it.
- The most well-known and used cannabinoid is tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. THC is the ingredient responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis.
- Researchers found traces of cannabis in pipes that were unearthed from Shakespeare’s garden, leading to the idea that he was probably a pot smoker.
- A study with 29 articles regarding the effects of legalizing cannabis stated that nine of the articles showed increases in risky behaviors in driving while on pot including speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and being impaired.
- Legalizing cannabis will lead to economic benefits like generating tax revenue, creating jobs, and reducing law enforcement costs.
- There are three species of cannabis: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. They all make the user feel a little different regarding the effects. Is this something you knew about marijuana?
- Short-term effects of cannabis on your brain can include euphoria, relaxation, altered perception, increased appetite, impaired memory, attention, and coordination, and reduced reaction time.
- Some people think that cannabis can relax you and help with anxiety, but the truth is, the evidence is pretty mixed. Cannabis can worsen some symptoms of mental illness.
- There are some long-term effects that smoking pot has on the body. These can be respiratory problems such as chronic bronchitis and lung illnesses, cardiovascular problems like stroke and heart disease and even reproductive issues, like danger to unborn babies.
- Adolescents who smoke pot could see long-term
consequences on brain development and cognitive function. - The psychoactive properties of cannabis were discovered by groups of people that were using it for religious and recreational purposes.
- Typically the place of origin, appearance, aroma and flavor of the cannabis all play into the name that the strain is given.
- Throughout the world, money spent on legal cannabis should hit about $57 billion by 2027. If you knew this about marijuana, would it change how or if you consumed it?
- Therapeutic benefits for some medical conditions like pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy or HIV/AIDS treatment, appetite stimulation for people with wasting syndrome or anorexia nervosa, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can come from using cannabis.
- Processing cannabis can create waste like solvents, residues, and packaging materials that can pollute landfills, waterways and air quality.
- Cannabis use has pushed economic activity and innovation with people creating new products, services and markets related to production, distribution, consumption and even education about it.
- Various subcultures have been associated with cannabis used such as hippies and hip-hop artists who use it for artistic expression and social protest.
- Use and interest in cannabis depends on demographic factors alike age, gender, race and ethnicity, education level and geographic locations.
- Black people have a higher risk of getting arrested for having marijuana compared to white people and this is true across the states, even in the states where it’s legal.
- People with alcohol or opioid addiction can see some benefits from marijuana by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
Are these things you knew about marijuana? Let me know in the comments!