1. Cannabis is legal in all U.S. states.
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2. Cannabis can be used to alleviate chronic pain.
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3. CBD is the psychoactive component of cannabis.
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4. Cannabis can lead to lung cancer.
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5. Cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years.
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6. You can overdose on cannabis.
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7. Cannabis use is linked to mental health issues like schizophrenia.
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8. All cannabis strains have the same effects.
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9. Cannabis use can impair driving ability.
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10. THC is the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis.
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11. Cannabis can help with nausea and vomiting.
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12. You can get high from eating cannabis seeds.
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13. Cannabis use can lead to addiction.
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14. Cannabis is completely safe and has no side effects.
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15. Cannabis can be used to treat insomnia.
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16. Cannabis is a gateway drug that leads to the use of other substances.
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17. All cannabis products are the same in terms of quality and potency.
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18. Cannabis is a natural herb with no synthetic additives.
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19. Cannabis use can help improve appetite in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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20. Cannabis use has been shown to have potential benefits for some neurological conditions
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Thank you! Answer Key:
1. Cannabis is legal in all U.S. states.
- Myth (Cannabis legality varies by state.)
2. Cannabis can be used to alleviate chronic pain.
- Fact (Cannabis is used to manage chronic pain.)
3. CBD is the psychoactive component of cannabis.
- Myth (CBD is non-psychoactive; THC is the psychoactive component.)
4. Cannabis can lead to lung cancer.
- Myth (Current research is inconclusive; however, smoking cannabis may have similar risks to smoking tobacco.)
5. Cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years.
- Fact (Cannabis has a long history of medicinal use.)
6. You can overdose on cannabis.
- Myth (Fatal overdose from cannabis is extremely rare; however, high doses can cause discomfort and impair function.)
7. Cannabis use is linked to mental health issues like schizophrenia.
- Fact (Heavy use, especially in those with a predisposition, can be linked to mental health issues.)
8. All cannabis strains have the same effects.
- Myth (Different strains have different effects based on their cannabinoid and terpene profiles.)
9. Cannabis use can impair driving ability.
- Fact (Cannabis can impair motor skills and reaction times.)
10. THC is the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis.
- Myth (THC is the primary psychoactive compound; CBD is non-psychoactive.)
11. Cannabis can help with nausea and vomiting.
- Fact (Cannabis is often used to treat nausea, especially in chemotherapy patients.)
12. You can get high from eating cannabis seeds.
- Myth (Cannabis seeds do not contain significant amounts of THC.)
13. Cannabis use can lead to addiction.
- Fact (Cannabis can be addictive for some individuals, though it is generally considered less addictive than other substances.)
14. Cannabis is completely safe and has no side effects.
- Myth (Cannabis can have side effects, including impaired cognition and increased heart rate.)
15. Cannabis can be used to treat insomnia.
- Fact (Cannabis can be used to help with sleep disorders.)
16. Cannabis is a gateway drug that leads to the use of other substances.
- Myth (The gateway drug theory is controversial and not universally supported by research.)
17. All cannabis products are the same in terms of quality and potency.
- Myth (Cannabis products vary widely in quality and potency.)
18. Cannabis is a natural herb with no synthetic additives.
- Myth (While cannabis itself is natural, some products may contain synthetic additives or be treated with chemicals.)
19. Cannabis use can help improve appetite in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Fact (Cannabis is commonly used to stimulate appetite in patients undergoing chemotherapy.)
20. Cannabis use has been shown to have potential benefits for some neurological conditions.
- Fact (Cannabis shows potential benefits for conditions like epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.)