{"id":14452,"date":"2024-08-27T20:29:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T18:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/?p=14452"},"modified":"2024-08-27T20:29:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T18:29:13","slug":"myths-about-cannabis-we-disprove-some","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths about cannabis: We debunk some of them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>cannabis<\/strong> is a plant that generates many conversations, doubts and curiosities. We often come across contradictory information, especially when it comes to its consumption and effects. From claims that it is harmless to its total demonization, it is difficult to know what to believe. Today we have set out to clarify some of the <strong>most common myths about cannabis<\/strong> so that you can have a clearer and more balanced view of this plant.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this article, we will dismantle misconceptions that have circulated for years. We will discuss issues such as whether <strong>smoking cannabis causes brain damage<\/strong>if you really <strong>is addictive<\/strong>or if <strong>medical cannabis<\/strong> is just an excuse for recreational use. Here we go!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFEl_cannabis_es_adictivo\" >Is cannabis addictive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFFumar_cannabis_causa_dano_cerebral_permanente\" >Does smoking cannabis cause permanent brain damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFEl_cannabis_es_peor_que_el_tabaco_para_los_pulmones\" >Is cannabis worse than tobacco for the lungs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFConsumir_cannabis_conduce_al_uso_de_drogas_mas_fuertes\" >Does using cannabis lead to the use of harder drugs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFEs_el_cannabis_medicinal_solo_una_excusa_para_el_uso_recreativo\" >Is medical cannabis just an excuse for recreational use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFEl_cannabis_afecta_negativamente_la_fertilidad\" >Does cannabis negatively affect fertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFEl_consumo_de_cannabis_reduce_la_motivacion_y_productividad\" >Does cannabis use reduce motivation and productivity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFEs_seguro_conducir_bajo_los_efectos_del_cannabis\" >Is it safe to drive under the influence of cannabis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFEl_cannabis_provoca_psicosis\" >Does cannabis cause psychosis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#%C2%BFEs_posible_una_sobredosis_de_cannabis\" >Is a cannabis overdose possible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-desmentimos-algunos\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEl_cannabis_es_adictivo\"><\/span><strong>Is cannabis addictive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>One of the most widespread myths<\/strong> is that cannabis use cannot cause addiction. Although it is not as addictive as other substances, such as nicotine or heroin, <strong>cannabis can cause dependence in some people<\/strong>. This dependence is related to the frequent consumption of products containing <strong>high content of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/oil-from-thc-what-you-know\/\">THC<\/a><\/strong> (tetrahydrocannabinol), the substance which <strong>produces psychoactive effects<\/strong>. It is important to remember that <strong>the abuse<\/strong> of any substance, including cannabis flower, can have consequences.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFFumar_cannabis_causa_dano_cerebral_permanente\"><\/span><strong>Does smoking cannabis cause permanent brain damage?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This myth has been circulating for years, but <strong>no conclusive evidence<\/strong> to support the assertion that the <strong>cannabis causes permanent brain damage<\/strong>. However, consumption during adolescence, when the brain is still developing, may have <strong>negative effects<\/strong> in the long term. <strong>Psychoactive effects<\/strong> of the <strong>cannabis sativa<\/strong> are related to the THC levels in the plant, so it is essential to consume in moderation and responsibly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEl_cannabis_es_peor_que_el_tabaco_para_los_pulmones\"><\/span><strong>Is cannabis worse than tobacco for the lungs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people believe that smoking cannabis is more harmful than smoking tobacco. However, studies have shown that <strong>Cannabis does not appear to cause the same type of lung damage as tobacco.<\/strong>. This is not to say that smoking cannabis is completely harmless, but the <strong>cannabis flower<\/strong> does not contain the same toxic additives as tobacco cigarettes. As always, it is key to moderate their consumption, since <strong>inhaling any type of smoke<\/strong> may irritate the lungs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFConsumir_cannabis_conduce_al_uso_de_drogas_mas_fuertes\"><\/span><strong>Does using cannabis lead to the use of harder drugs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the <strong>oldest myths about cannabis<\/strong>. The idea that <strong>using cannabis will automatically lead you to<\/strong> to the use of more dangerous drugs such as cocaine or heroin is wrong. Although some people who have used cannabis have tried other drugs, <strong>most cannabis users never go on to use harder drugs<\/strong>. In reality, many consumers are limited to the use of <strong>hemp flowers or hemp buds, or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/oils-from-cbd-everything-you-need-to-know\/\"> CBD<\/a><\/strong>which are products of <strong>high quality<\/strong> with <strong>therapeutic effects<\/strong>but without the <strong>THC content<\/strong> high of other types of cannabis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_el_cannabis_medicinal_solo_una_excusa_para_el_uso_recreativo\"><\/span><strong>Is medical cannabis just an excuse for recreational use?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This myth underestimates the benefits of <strong>medical cannabis<\/strong>. <strong>Cannabis has therapeutic effects<\/strong> It has been proven, and many people use it to treat ailments such as chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia. <strong>Industrial hemp<\/strong> and the <strong>cannabis flowers<\/strong> from <strong>low THC content<\/strong> offer <strong>relaxing effects<\/strong> without the psychoactive effects, making them a viable option for those seeking medical relief. <strong>Medical cannabis<\/strong> is not an excuse; it is an effective alternative for many patients.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEl_cannabis_afecta_negativamente_la_fertilidad\"><\/span><strong>Does cannabis negatively affect fertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is some truth to this myth, but with nuances. Some studies have suggested that the <strong>regular cannabis use may affect fertility<\/strong>in both men and women. This could be related to <strong>the effects of THC on the reproductive system<\/strong>. However, the effects vary depending on frequency of use and other individual factors. While it is not a determining factor in infertility, it is something to consider for those planning to have children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEl_consumo_de_cannabis_reduce_la_motivacion_y_productividad\"><\/span><strong>Does cannabis use reduce motivation and productivity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The image of the lazy \"stoner\" has been widely disseminated by popular culture. But the truth is that the effects of cannabis vary greatly from person to person. <strong>Responsible cannabis use does not necessarily affect productivity<\/strong>. In fact, many people find that the <strong>cannabis sativa<\/strong> helps them to relax without reducing their motivation. However, in high doses and with high levels of THC, it is possible to experience a <strong>temporary reduction in motivation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_seguro_conducir_bajo_los_efectos_del_cannabis\"><\/span><strong>Is it safe to drive under the influence of cannabis?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although there are those who believe that they can drive well after <strong>cannabis use<\/strong>the truth is that <strong>it is not safe to drive under its effects<\/strong>. <strong>Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)<\/strong> can affect coordination, reaction time and perception, which increases the risk of accidents. If you have <strong>used cannabis<\/strong>it is better to wait until your <strong>psychoactive effects have passed<\/strong> before you get behind the wheel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEl_cannabis_provoca_psicosis\"><\/span><strong>Does cannabis cause psychosis?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This myth has a real background, but it depends on the context. The excessive and prolonged use of cannabis with <strong>high THC content<\/strong> may increase the risk of developing psychosis, especially in people predisposed to mental health conditions. However, most people will not experience symptoms of psychosis simply by using cannabis occasionally. The key is to know your limits and to use products from <strong>high quality<\/strong>as the <strong>CBD buds<\/strong> that have low THC levels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_posible_una_sobredosis_de_cannabis\"><\/span><strong>Is a cannabis overdose possible?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technically, it is not possible to suffer a lethal overdose from cannabis as it would be with other drugs such as opioids. <strong>Cannabis does not cause fatal overdoses<\/strong>but you can over-consume and experience <strong>negative effects<\/strong> such as paranoia, anxiety or dizziness. It is important to moderate consumption, especially if you are a beginner or if you are using products with a <strong>high THC content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myths about cannabis have led to a lot of confusion, but <strong>correct information is key to responsible consumption<\/strong>. If you are interested in testing <strong>products such as cannabis flower or CBD buds<\/strong>make sure to <strong>buy CBD flowers<\/strong> quality products in reliable places. Remember that <strong>cannabis<\/strong> can have both <strong>therapeutic effects<\/strong> like <strong>negative effects<\/strong> if not used properly.<\/p>\n<p>Want to join a community that shares responsible information about cannabis?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/become-a-member\/\"> <strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> and join our club to be always up to date with the latest in the world of cannabis.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El cannabis es una planta que genera muchas conversaciones, dudas y curiosidades. A menudo nos encontramos con informaci\u00f3n contradictoria, especialmente cuando se trata de su consumo y efectos. Desde afirmaciones de que es inofensivo hasta su demonizaci\u00f3n total, es dif\u00edcil saber qu\u00e9 creer. Hoy nos hemos propuesto aclarar algunos de los mitos m\u00e1s comunes sobre [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[179,177],"class_list":["post-14452","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guias-basicas","tag-mitos-sobre-el-cannabis","tag-sobre-cannabis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14452"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14452\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14452"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14452"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thecutbarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}