Please realize, however, that cannabis, like most pharmaceutical drugs, will not generally “cure” disease but can certainly “relieve the symptoms”, “treat” and “control” many conditions.
When researching online to see if marijuana might help treat your condition, however, keep in mind that you can not trust everything you read on the internet !
Cancer
It is certainly understandable that a person diagnosed with cancer would want to try anything that might cure the disease and certainly many cancer patients are treating their disease with cannabis.
However, to date, there is no valid scientific evidence that simple “use” of cannabis will “cure” cancer !
A somewhat amateurish video of someone claiming his oil made from cannabis “cures” cancer is certainly not as reliable as actual scientific tests on cancer cells !
In the Rick Simpson video “Run From The Cure”, he admits his “RS OIL” is made by soaking cannabis in Petroleum Distillates… Naphtha or Isopropyl alcohol !!
WHAT ??…curing cancer with carcinogens ??
Petroleum distillates leave residue in the oil and this residue can be carcinogenic !!
Why would anyone take a natural, medically beneficial, plant and then soak it in poison before ingesting ?
If you are convinced that cannabis oil is worth trying, most Licensed Producers offer excellent cannabis oils created using supercritical fluid CO2 extraction technology and food grade oils that are guaranteed to be safe for human consumption.
If you prefer to make your own cannabis oil, rather than buying it from a Licensed Producer, then extract your cannabis oil safely!
DO NOT use Naphtha or Isopropyl Alcohol !! These solvents can be carcinogenic !
F.E.C.O. – Full Extract Cannabis Oil uses grain alcohol, rather than Petroleum Distillates, to extract cannabinoids and terpines.
You can make very high quality cannabis oil using over-proof alcohol to extract the cannabinoids from the plant material to make oil. “Everclear” is ideal but, as it is not available everywhere in Canada, you can use 151 Proof alcohol such as “Lambs Navy 151” which is 75.5% alcohol.
WARNING !! – DO NOT EVAPORATE THE ALCOHOL FROM THE CANNABIS NEAR AN OPEN FLAME !!
In this video, tests in Spain showed that THC applied directly to certain cancer cells in a lab can kill them…but this is a far cry from saying that simply using marijuana will “cure” cancer !!
There are 200 different forms of cancer and these tests were effective in killing just one specific type of breast cancer cell and only when THC was applied directly to that cell.
There are many reports of cannabis “shrinking” tumors and halting the spread of tumors but that, again, is not a “cure”.
Cannabis oil has also been reported to be effective in lowering PSA levels in some men which may help in preventing prostate cancer.
The National Cancer Institute states this about Cancer “cure”…”If you remain in complete remission for 5 years or more, some doctors may say that you are cured. Still, some cancer cells can remain in your body for many years after treatment. These cells may cause the cancer to come back one day.”
Be very cautious of any claims that Cannabis will “cure” cancer or other diseases ! Do your own serious research. Successfully “treating” or “controlling” a condition is not the same as “curing” that condition.
Again, cannabis, like most pharmaceutical drugs, will not generally “cure” disease but can certainly “relieve the symptoms”, “treat” and “control” many conditions.
There is no doubt, however, that cannabis does help control the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments and CBD is believed to help boost the body’s immune system which can be badly affected by these treatments.
THC certainly helps control the nausea caused by these procedures as well as improving the patient’s appetite, which they may lose with the disease or the treatments.
CBD is believed to help regulate the body’s own Endocannabinoid System, to fight off infections and to help restore the immune system which can be negatively affected by Chemotherapy treatments.
Many patients report that CBD, “just makes you generally feel better” and CBD alone will not cause you to get “high”.
Recent research is indicating that cannabinoids may prove to be very beneficial in the treatment of cancer and further research is certainly justified !
There is much anecdotal evidence of cannabis used successfully by cancer patients and these claims should certainly NOT be ignored.
Studies on mice are very encouraging and further study in humans is essential. At this time, however, be very cautious of any claims that cannabis “cures’ cancer!!
A quote from “Cannabis: A History” by Martin Booth states it well……
“Statements from cancer patients addressing the issue of marijuana use are not only touching but highly pertinent. The difference, one cancer sufferer has said, between not using cannabis and using it is that without cannabis one is dying of cancer whilst with it one is living with cancer. This is the nub of the matter. Marijuana is not a cure but it alleviates suffering and allows the terminally ill patient a significantly better quality of life.”
Should you decide to include cannabis as part of your cancer treatment, there is certainly little harm in trying it due to the low risk of side effects from marijuana… and cannabis certainly can help ease the side-effects of other cancer treatments and generally allow the patient to feel better.
There is an excellent article on the Web Site of “The Mesothelioma Center” (asbestos.com) explaining how cannabis can help patients control the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of chemotherapy using cannabis. You’ll see that this article does not claim cannabis to be a “cure” for cancer. You can read the article here.
You may be wondering, “IS MARIJUANA RIGHT FOR ME ?”
Well, the honest answer is “maybe, or maybe not.”
Although most Medical marijuana patients have discovered that marijuana provides relief where pharmaceuticals have failed and, in many cases have claimed this natural plant to be “miraculous”, …. The THC IN MARIJUANA MAY NOT BE FOR EVERYBODY !
First, and foremost, the effects of THC on developing brains, under 19 years old, must be considered.
Some psychiatrists have said that it may be hard to prove that THC can have an adverse effect on adolescents because, at that age, many of them suffer emotional problems, anyway, and that may lead them to use more marijuana. So it may not be the marijuana causing the problem but “adolescence” itself.
However, recent studies are showing that regular use of THC in adolescents can interfere with brain development.
Articles, (HERE), from “American Psychological Association” and (HERE), from “Frontiers In Psychiatry” contain results from New Zealand and other studies that show effects of regular THC use by people under 19 can affect brain development.
If you are under 18 or 19 (many health care professionals say 25) is it really worth the risk of using cannabis recreationally ? Your brain is going through major developmental changes during adolescence, morphing from a child’s brain to an adult’s brain, and interfering with that process may not be wise. It’s a crucial time of life for brain development.
Adulthood will come soon enough and then, with a developed adult brain, it may be safer to experiment with other ways of experiencing life.
However, if you are an adolescent, and using cannabis to treat a valid medical condition, then you would have to consider these warnings and decide if it is still your best option in treating your medical condition…. just as you would with any other medication that includes warnings of side effects.
The vast majority of people who try marijuana thoroughly enjoy the effects of the “high” … and that is precisely why so many millions of people throughout the world use cannabis. According to the World Health Organization, 147 million people use cannabis throughout the world.
For a small percentage of people, however, the reaction can be very uncomfortable and, in some cases, quite frightening. They may experience a feeling of losing control, heightened anxiety, increased heart rate, nausea and even panic attacks… “Maranoia” (marijuana induced paranoia… thanks to Dr. E.A. Broome for that term.). These negative reactions can occur when the THC level, or the strength, of the strain they have used is too high for them.
Certainly, different people have different tolerance levels.
One person using a specific strain may find the experience to be thoroughly positive and enjoyable while another person, using the same strain and the same amount of that strain, might experience an overwhelming adrenalin rush, confusion, disorientation, nausea and even panic. With THC levels it is very important to always, “START LOW AND GO SLOW !“
Some people, in fact, just do not, and never will, like the “intoxicating” effect of the THC in marijuana….that’s OK, THC is not for everyone !
With marijuana finally being legalized for recreational use the majority of people will not suddenly start using it just because it is no longer illegal. According to Statistics Canada in June, 2019, only about 16.1% of Canadians are using cannabis. Many people who did not use marijuana before legalization were not avoiding it because it was illegal….they are simply not interested in using it recreationally, legal or illegal, and that’s fine….it’s not for everyone !
PLEASE NOTE !
Although many people may not want the psychotropic (high) effects of THC, the other main cannabinoid, CBD, is non-psychotropic ….it will not get you “high”….and is very beneficial in treating many conditions. Medical Marijuana can still be a viable treatment without, or with very low doses, of THC. CBD can be used as a supplement to aide the body’s own Endocannabinoid System for improved health.
In fact, while cannabis produces a calming, pleasant effect for the vast majority of people a very small percentage of people are actually genetically predisposed to having the opposite effect!
Research by Professor Raphael Mechoulam, professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1992, discovered that a natural “high” can be caused by a neurotransmitter, “ANANDAMIDE”, named from the Sanskrit word meaning, “joy” or “bliss”. Anandamide is an endocannabinoid….it is produced naturally in our bodies. Anandamide and THC, found in cannabis, share a very similar chemical structure and both attach to the CB1 receptors in the brain. When THC attaches to a CB1 receptor it produces a similar, and usually much stronger, blissful effect as Anandamide…..you get “HIGH”.
There is, however, a naturally occurring enzyme called FAAH, “fatty acid amide hydrolase”, that deactivates anandamide. That is why we don’t naturally stay blissful and happy all the time. Some people, however, are predisposed to producing less of this enzyme so, in them, anandamide levels stay higher and they are naturally in a more prolonged state of “bliss”. For these people THC could possibly increase these “blissful” effects too much and might result in an opposite effect, whereby they actually become more anxious and nervous. For these people high THC levels can be unpleasant.
It is interesting, though, that when more of the enzyme, FAAH, is produced anandamide levels may become too low. Recent studies indicate low anandamide levels could be a cause of migraines in some people. THC may, then, be beneficial to those who suffer from migraines.
The Licensed Producers must have their strains tested for THC and CBD levels and display these levels on the labels of their products. This can be essential for those who can not tolerate high THC levels in cannabis.
A big advantage to having cannabis legal and regulated is that, under this new system, recreational users will also now know the THC levels in the cannabis they legally purchase.
However, percentage levels of THC reported in cannabis should only be viewed as a “general indication” of how a particular strain might affect you !
Percentage of THC is determined by conducting “Gas, or Liquid Gas, chromatography”… tests which are used in analytical chemistry for separating and analyzing compounds that can be vaporized without decomposition.
The tested percentage of THC in a particular strain of marijuana, however, is not always an accurate indication of how that strain might affect you ! So, again, always “START LOW AND GO SLOW !“. Take it easy when first trying a new strain until you know how it will affect you.
There is a widely held belief that THC levels in marijuana are much higher today than they were in the 1960s and 1970s.
However, tests for THC levels in cannabis did not begin until less than 40 years ago….the late 1970s….and were not widely conducted or very reliable until much later than that.
It is, therefore, not possible to compare THC levels from the 1960s and 1970s to the more accurate testing procedures used today.
In fact, it was not until the early 1964 that Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, isolated Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol…THC…the main active cannabinoid in cannabis. THC levels were unheard of before that date and were seldom tested or even mentioned in the late 1960s and 1970s….very little was known about it.
Yes, the marijuana we smoked in the ’60s and ’70s was not as strong as the marijuana we use today but not necessarily because of lesser THC levels in cannabis plants at that time !
It is, rather, more likely due to the fact that back then we were smoking mostly dried old leaves imported from Mexico containing very few trichomes and where most of the THC had degraded to CBN by the time it arrived here in Canada.
Today we are using fresh, resinous, trichome laden “Sinsemilla” flowers…flowers which are more potent because they have not been pollinated by male plants.
The difference in strength between then and now is largely due to the higher amount of cannabinoid rich trichomes rather than any difference in the percentage of THC in today’s plants.
In the ’60s we might smoke a whole “lid”, about 28 grams, of pot in an evening whereas now 1/4 gram – 1/2 gram of “bud” is usually enough for the average person. It’s stronger so, therefore, you use far less.
People travelling “the hippie trail” through Turkey, Morocco, Nepal, Afghanistan and India in the ’60s and early ’70s certainly found that the cannabis they smoked there was much stronger than anything in North America and equally as strong as our cannabis of today.
If the last time you used marijuana was in an incensed filled room, staring at a lava lamp and listening to Ravi Shankar vinyl records you’ll be very surprised at the quality of cannabis strains today !! Growers have certainly mastered the art of cannabis cultivation and Canada now produces some of the best cannabis in the world. Always START LOW AND GO SLOW !
While cannabis has shown to be beneficial in the treatment of many physical conditions, it is also showing great promise in treating some psychological conditions…..such as P.T.S.D., Anxiety and Depression.
However persons afflicted with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, psychosis and bipolar disorder should avoid strong THC as it may trigger an episode.
CBD, with more study, may prove to be a beneficial treatment in these conditions but those persons should avoid high THC levels.
There is no evidence that cannabis CAUSES schizophrenia, as has been claimed by some, although in those with an underlying predisposition, THC could certainly trigger a schizophrenic or psychotic episode.
Recent research, on the other hand, has shown positive results in treating schizophrenia with CBD. Unfortunately, though, extremely high doses are required….800 mg per dose….so, until higher dose extracts can be produced this may not yet be a viable or affordable treatment.
There has never been a documented death directly related to the consumption of marijuana and you can not “fatally overdose” on marijuana. Cannabis does not affect the areas of the brain that control vital functions such as breathing and heart function.
If you have too much THC, if it is too powerful for you, it might, if you are unaccustomed to it’s effects, cause you to feel very uncomfortable and might even scare the hell out of you. You may experience a panic attack and, in a very small percentage of cases, it could even induce a temporary state of psychosis. Some people have, indeed, ended up in the emergency ward after consuming too much THC, mainly after ingesting too much cannabis.
Always START LOW and GO SLOW ! When first trying an edible form of cannabis start with a very small amount and wait at least two hours to judge the effect. You can always increase the amount the next time you consume it but you can’t, of course, decrease the amount once you’ve swallowed….you’ll just have to try to relax and wait it out.
If you do try it and, by chance, happen to have a negative experience with marijuana, that does not mean cannabis can not be an option for your medical needs.
You could try it again at another time but with a strain that is less powerful or has a lower level of THC.
Always “START LOW AND GO SLOW !“
You might even try a high CBD, low THC, strain as CBD is effective for many conditions and also tempers the, what some consider to be, “unpleasant effects” of strong THC.
Even seasoned marijuana users may at some time try a strain that is a little too overpowering.
When marijuana first “comes on” it’s like an adrenaline rush and, with a high THC strain, it can be a very strong rush.
An adrenaline rush, unfortunately, feels the same whether it is induced by fear or excitement.
It is easy to mistake a rush of excitement for a rush of fear and that can lead to uneasiness, anxiety or even paranoia when marijuana first “comes on” . You might briefly feel that, “Whoa, I don’t think I can handle this !” But that feeling will subside and, just like a school yard bully who realizes he can’t scare you any more, that “rush” will “back off” and let you enjoy the rest of the experience.
Just relax….it will pass…..it can not hurt you….it’s just adrenaline. Try to recognize it as a rush of excitement rather than a rush of anxiety !
In most cases consuming an uncomfortable amount of THC does not usually warrant a visit to the Emergency Department unless, of course, there are indications of something more serious. If someone is suffering a heart attack, for instance, you wouldn’t want to assume that person is just too uncomfortably high. In such a case call an ambulance.
In most cases, though, that’s all it is….you’re just too uncomfortably high. The emergency people will probably tell you the same thing. Just try to relax…..you’re just too high, it’s not harming you and you will come down….it doesn’t last. In fact, once you relax, you’ll probably enjoy the remainder of the time once the uncomfortable effect eases off.
It is vital, when ingesting cannabis edibles, to wait at least two hours to judge the effect before consuming any more as ingesting cannabis takes much longer to take effect than does inhaling !
The average strength of THC in most strains today is probably between 8% and 15%. Stronger strains, preferred by many patients to be more effective, are normally reported to be between 15% and 28% THC. Strains of cannabis derivatives, such as “shatter”, can be extremely high…. as much as 70% to 90%. Most average people would not want that high a strength of THC and many young people have, indeed, ended up in the emergency ward after consuming extremely high THC cannabis derivatives such as shatter.
If you want to try marijuana as medicine, but are leery of the effects of THC, most Licensed Producers offer strains that are very low in THC…as little as < 5% and, in high CBD strains, there may be less than 1% THC….certainly not enough that you would feel any effect from the THC.
It is good that the current system for Medical Marijuana has continued after legalization of recreational marijuana as recreational outlets may not always have low THC and high CBD strains that many people require. This is one good reason to have a Medical Marijuana License.
More doctors, however, must learn to be open to prescribing Medical Marijuana.
For many Medical conditions high CBD levels are more important than THC. If you are uncomfortable with the thought of “getting stoned” check the chart below, again, and see if your own medical condition might be alleviated by a cannabinoid other than strong THC. The customer representatives at your Licensed Producer will be able to help you with your choice of medication.
Keep in mind, though, that THC is a very beneficial cannabinoid and if THC is the best option for your medical needs, such as in treating nerve pain, nausea and other conditions, just remember to “START LOW AND GO SLOW !”.
You will get used to the “high” feeling that THC produces and, probably, come to enjoy it… even at higher levels. The vast majority of people who use cannabis thoroughly enjoy the effects of THC and that it is why it has been used recreationally for centuries throughout the world. It has also proven to be a very effective medicine for many conditions.
THC is not always the demon that some would have you believe !
ADDICTION
Addiction is a disease.
It can be an hereditary disease. If there is history of addiction anywhere in your family, including, of course, alcoholism, then you may be more prone to becoming an addict. Addiction may be built into your DNA.
One family member might suffer from addiction whereas others in that family might not and the potential for addiction can also skip generations.
This, of course, certainly does not guarantee that you are immune from addiction if there is no history of addiction in your family. You could easily become the first, especially with highly addictive drugs like opioids !
It is just “bad luck of the draw” that will determine if we might become addicted to a substance.
It is a roll of the dice and, unfortunately, as there is no way to determine who may, or may not, become an addict until they use a drug. There is no “cure” for addiction, it is a lifelong disease. To “treat” addiction, the addict must learn ways to control and resist the cravings for the addictive substance.
Keep in mind, though, the word, “addiction”, (like the word, “Hero”), is far too often misused in our society.
People say they are “addicted” to a certain TV show, “addicted” to a specific food item, “addicted” to an exercise routine and, most commonly, “addicted” to their smart phone because they enjoy these things to such an extent that they fear ever being without them. These things can become “habits” but are a far cry from actual “addiction” where the body comes to depend on a substance.
Those individuals suffering through withdrawal from serious addictive substances such as Heroin, Cocaine, Nicotine, Barbiturates and Alcohol would probably have little sympathy for someone whining that they were “addicted” to their cell phone !
Whenever we experience “pleasure” dopamine is released and binds to “D1 to D5” receptors in our brain. How dopamine binds to and affects these receptors is different in addicts than in non-addicted people. In the brain of an addict dopamine eventually becomes blocked by some of the “D” receptors so the addict no longer achieves the same pleasure and must take more of the drug to try to achieve that original amount of pleasure. The receptors, however, have now been changed by the drug and are unable to accept dopamine and the addict is unable to experience the same pleasure.
“Physical addiction” occurs when your body becomes so dependent on a substance or drug your cells can no longer function normally without it.
Withdrawal effects, “dope sick or DTs”, such as cold sweats, tremors, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, restlessness, hallucinations, paranoia and severe headaches are the body’s way of telling you it needs more of the substance to return to its new artificially, drug induced state of normalcy.
Fortunately, these physical effects do not normally occur with marijuana cessation… and very rarely for the “casual” user.
Long term regular, or heavy use, of cannabis can, however, lead to “withdrawl” symptoms called, “Cannabis Withdrawl Syndrome (CWS). Some people, when they cease using cannabis, will experience CWS. These symptoms are much less severe than is withdrawl from the more addictive drugs such as Heroin, Cocaine, Nicotine, Barbiturates and Alcohol but may include: insomnia, anxiety, weakness, irritability, sweating, restlessness, dysphoria, (a feeling of general unease or dissatisfaction), nausea and stomach pain and, understandably, craving for resumed cannabis use. These symptoms are usually of light to moderate intensity for most people, similar to caffeine withdrawl, and these effects may last from 2 weeks to a month after cessation. Cannabis, however, affects everyone differently so some people abstaining from cannabis may experience stronger “withdrawl” effects than others. Some research in Germany revealed it may take 4 weeks for the CB1 receptors in the brain to readapt to not having THC. If the effects of CWS become too uncomfortable, resumption of use will quickly end the withdrawl symptoms. However, that kinda defeats the purpose of “taking a break”, doesn’t it ?
I, personally, in my 50 plus years of cannabis use, have gone for several long periods….even years at one point…of not using marijuana and experienced no remarkable “withdrawal” symptoms. If you want to discontinue its use you can normally quit without any disruptive physical side effects.
I will occasionally cease using marijuana and, when I do, I have little craving for it, even during an extended period of time. I seldom experience noticable adverse symptoms .
For most people, quitting smoking tobacco is far more difficult than quitting the use of marijuana !
Many Medical Marijuana patients use marijuana daily and are able to lead full and productive lives.
Being “dependent” on marijuana for a medical condition may, in fact, be much safer than being dependent on a prescription pharmaceutical with dangerous side effects!
Many patients too, if using marijuana daily for a medical condition, will, occasionally, “take a break” and abstain for a period. There is no harm in doing so as long as the medical condition for which they use marijuana does not worsen. The vast majority will feel no, or very mild, “withdrawal” effects.
“Physical dependence” is very rare with cannabis. A very small percentage of people, however, can, indeed, become “psychologically dependent” (perhaps a better term than “addicted“) on cannabis.
Some people, too, just enjoy getting “high” much more than most other people do but again, this may become a “habit” but not a true “addiction”. This “over-use” might possibly be part of an “addictive personality or behaviour” or, perhaps, compensation for some other underlying psychological problem. On the other hand, however, it may just be that some people simply enjoy being high more than most other people do ! Not all people who “over use” are “addicts”.
If, however, you find you that you need more and more cannabis, or higher and higher doses, it could be that dopamine is being blocked by the receptors and you are no longer feeling the same effect. Unlike with seriously addictive drugs, however, a period of cannabis abstinence will restore your system. Take a break from cannabis and you will find that you enjoy more of the effect when you resume use.
Micro-dosing can be a very effective way of using cannabis to achieve more medical benefit. Studies show that for many people, treating chronic pain with very high doses can actually increase their pain. Micro-dosing, taking small amounts of cannabis, 2 or 3 milligrams two, three or four times a day, can be much more effective in controlling pain and other conditions. You may not feel the “high” effect yet you’ll still get the benefit of pain relief. Certainly worth a try if you find that cannabis is not controlling your pain as well as it once was.
Under “Legalization 2.0”, legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, the strength of products such as mints and gummies are rated at 2 mg each. These should be ideal for micro-dosing.
As people age, cannabis can affect ones equilibrium, more than when they were younger, and the risk of falling is increased. Elderly people should certainly start low and go slow to avoid any risk of falling ! Micro-dosing may be a very good way for elderly people to use cannabis.
A small percentage of users can, certainly, become “psychologically dependent” on marijuana and, if you are worried that you might have become too dependent on marijuana, if you feel it is controlling or negatively impacting your life, then the solution is quite simple….
TAKE A BREAK … STOP USING IT !
If you can stop using marijuana for an extended period of time with no ill effects then, likely, you do not have a serious problem.
However, if you find that you want to quit using marijuana but are unable to do so on your own, then you may be one of the small percentage of people who become, what is commonly referred to as, “addicted”.
If any substance “takes control” of your life then you have a problem.
If you feel “powerless” to stop using any drug then you may need help.
These charts from Wikipedia, are based on articles from the British medical journal, “The Lancet”.
This chart indicates the severity of dependence with different drugs, with a mean score of 1 to 3, 3 being the most serious.
This chart indicates the percentage of users who may become dependent. It is interesting to note that addiction to any of those drugs, except cannabis, could result in death.
There has never been a documented death directly related to the consumption of marijuana and you can not “fatally overdose” on marijuana. Cannabis does not affect the areas of the brain that control vital functions such as breathing and heart function.
If you are one of the very small percentage of people who become seriously “dependant” on marijuana, if you feel powerless to stop using, then you should seek help and support.
Narcotics Anonymous or the Government Of Canada Site, “Get Help With Problematic Substance Abuse” may offer the help you need.
The creation, manifestation, and treatment of an addiction is much different than that of a habit.
There are almost always negative physical symptoms associated with being addicted to something but, fortunately, these severe symptoms do not normally occur with cannabis.
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug ?
Amongst some people there is an absurd and unfounded belief that cannabis is a “gateway drug” that will lead to “hard drug” use.
In actual fact cannabis is proving to be a very valuable aid in overcoming addiction to opioids and other hard drug use.
The belief that cannabis is a “gateway drug” is probably due to the fact that, under prohibition, people were forced to purchase their marijuana “on the street” from the same dealers who sold “Hard” drugs. These people might have been tempted to try these other drugs because, after years of propaganda saying that marijuana is “dangerous”, they discovered it was not, and may have felt the “danger warnings” about hard drugs were false as well.
Ironically, lies and negative propaganda about marijuana have proven to be far more dangerous than cannabis use itself !
To learn about Health Canada Licensed Producers and how to apply for a Medical Marijuana License click HERE.