Back in the 60’s smoking marijuana was quite popular. There’s something of a cultural revolution going on. Most of the people who smoked marijuana then eventually grew up and went on to have families and enjoy a normal life in American society. Only about 10% of those over the age of 25 ever become addicted, most just quit. Yes, some continue to try stronger drugs like LSD, Heroin, or try to drop acid, which is why some consider marijuana a ‘gateway’ drug. The 60s were a crazy time.
Those who stay on the party scene often turn to cocaine as their recreational drug of choice, which rose to popularity in the US in the mid 70’s and 80’s. Then there is the “war on drugs” that is raging today (quote 1).
Back in the 60s, younger users, those starting in their mid to late teens had a higher addiction rate of around 15-17%. Today, we recognize it because their teenage brains are still forming, and the constant use of THC from all those afternoon ‘skips of school’ ultimately affects their brain development. In essence, THC has rewired their brains, so they become dependent.
Cannabis Today is More Powerful and Causes More Alertness
THC is the active ingredient in marijuana that makes you drunk. Trust us when we tell you; Hybrid cannabis today is much more concentrated than last year’s cannabis. In fact, one of the reasons marijuana was legalized is because everyone who tried it in the ’60s didn’t think it was dangerous. Many have grown up and are now politically active, some even policymakers. We now have the President’s admission to smoking. Needless to say, there is a lot of history about cannabis (quote: 2).
We often hear advocates of legalizing marijuana say; alcohol is much more addictive and kills more people, especially when you take into account all the alcohol-related car deaths. This is true of course, can not argue with statistics. Proponents also say that we can legalize it and tax it, and solve all our problems. Well, not exactly.
This may seem like an overall fair judgment in the minds of those who tried it or smoked a lot in the ’60s, but now things are much different. If we’re just talking about old marijuana, it’s relatively harmless compared to some of the newer stuff available in states that have legalized its use.
This new marijuana has very high levels of THC. For example, most marijuana smoked in the ’60s was relatively low in THC, with the most potent today being around 6% compared to some of today’s extreme hybrid cannabis which stands at nearly 30%.
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) adalah Neurotoxin
Tetrahydrocannabinol is a crystalline compound, the chemical that is the main active ingredient of marijuana. The body naturally makes cannabinoid chemicals, so the brain’s cannabinoid receptors absorb tetrahydrocannabinol. Cannabinoid receptors are found in areas of our brain associated with coordination, pleasure, memory, time perception, and thinking. This is why THC gets you high.
Hybrid marijuana marketers today advertise the potency percentage of THC as a positive, because it gets you taller faster, and for longer. That might be fine for you if your only goal is to get high, but if you value your thoughts, it’s a long-term net negative.
How Bad Is Marijuana Use on Mental Health?
Cannabis use has been linked to severe mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. This research is comprehensive and quite conclusive. Among some of the problems include depression, anxiety, dependence (dependence), psychosis, schizophrenia, dementia, and early Alzheimer’s. Most of this research is statistical in nature, and mind you, most of the research was done by studying those who smoked the older stuff; not the new high concentration hybrid marijuana that is very heavy in THC.
For those who smoke high concentrations of marijuana daily, their risk is 500% greater for developing mental health problems. The risk for developing psychosis or schizophrenia then increases again as much as if you carry certain genes. Worried yet? And, not to scare anyone, but this is serious stuff. If you smoke marijuana every day and use high potency items, you need to quit before you destroy your brain completely.
CBDa vs CBD
Some people use either CBD or CBDa oils to help when it comes to mental health. These items aren’t intoxicating, so they are better to use for mental health issues. They will not lead to addiction or other side effects.
What Are the Side Effects of Smoking High Potency Cannabis?
There are many cognitive and brain-related side effects of high potency marijuana use. Some are temporarily desired by those who want to be tall. Some are perceived as unfavorable side effects by users but are somehow justified as something worthwhile, just for the pleasure of taking part and experiencing temporary pleasure. Let’s talk about these detrimental side effects, shall we?
During use and for the duration of poisoning, you will experience short-term memory impairment. You can expect challenges in maintaining attention or making decisions. You will have awkward coordination, an increased heart rate, and a bit of paranoia. Once you are no longer drunk and sometimes during a hangover your ability to learn will be impaired. You will have problems with your sleep and your coordination will be less than optimal.
If you continue to use high potency marijuana on a daily or regular basis, you may find yourself addicted to it. Your IQ may drop several notches, especially if you start in your mid-teens or early 20s (quote: 3), and you could develop a permanent learning disability. You will most likely face challenges in remembering things, perhaps problems with short-term and long-term memory. Your risk of becoming addicted to other drugs or alcohol increases almost 5 times according to statistical surveys. You can develop schizophrenia if you have certain sets of genes. If you don’t get the help you need right away, you could develop bipolar disorder (quote: 4). In the end, your brain won’t be able to put your thoughts together.
If you smoke marijuana long term, you will develop lung problems, which will only get worse. If you vape your THC, there are certain additives and chemicals that may not mix properly, and not all vaping cartridge solutions are the same – if you get the wrong one, and use it multiple times, you can literally destroy your lungs and lungs. your lungs. dead.
