Common Myths Youth Believe About Cannabis Know The Real Facts.
MYTH
MYTH
MYTH
Cannabis is safe and not addictive.
Cannabis is safer than alcohol.
Cannabis is a widely accepted medical treatment and is therefore safe to use.
The Facts
The Facts
Cannabis is currently the leading cause of addiction and dependence other than alcohol in the U.S. Studies show that cannabis accounts for over 50% of the 7 million people aged 12 or older dependent on or abusing a drug. Cannabis is much stronger today than in the past. There is no way to determine a safe dosage (e.g., some vaping, a few bites of a brownie). There are also many different strains with different effects. This makes cannabis a higher risk drug to use.
Both alcohol and cannabis are associated with
The Facts
While medicinal cannabis is legal in some states, it is only approved for specific conditions and requires certification from a qualified healthcare provider. Patients need prescriptions that specify how much, how often, and in what form it can be used. Medicinal cannabis is rarely prescribed to children. In these instances, the benefits of medicinal cannabis MUST outweigh the potential for damage to the developing brain.
significant problems. Comparing which is safer overlooks that
there are serious risks associated with both drugs.
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