Whether you are a resident of a state where marijuana is legal or not, chances are that at some point in your life you will come across a friend who smokes weed. This article provides a few questions to ask before trying it yourself. If you live in a state where marijuana is illegal, the following information may help change your opinion of legalization and how it could affect society as a whole.
Ignoring the effect on society, for now, if we look at cannabis from an individual perspective, we can see that there are three main points to consider: legality; health risks; and personal risk factors (e.g., mental illness).
Legality:
In a state where weed is legal, you do not have to worry about getting into trouble for smoking a bowl at a party.
Health Risks:
Cannabis has been proven to cause lung damage and memory problems when smoked over a long period of time, but the effect seems to be reversible with abstinence. If it’s your first time trying cannabis, just remember that moderation is key! Personal
Risk Factors:
“I’m too young,” or “My mental health won’t allow me.” These are common excuses people use in order to avoid tough conversations about drug safety and addiction risks. No matter what age you are, we all know someone who would benefit from having this talk with their children (even if they don’t know it yet).
There are a variety of health risks associated with cannabis consumption that you should be aware of before using it for recreational purposes, including memory problems/loss due to long-term use as well as lung damage from smoking over an extended period of time.
However, these effects seem to be reversible when a person stops consuming marijuana so if this is your first time trying weed out just remember moderation is key! There are also certain personal risk factors that can contribute towards a higher addiction potential such as “I’m too young” or “my mental health won’t allow me.” While there’s no denying these are legitimate concerns, a lot of young people are trying cannabis for the first time every day so it’s important to separate fact from fiction.
What else should I know?
There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a weed strain but if you’re new to the game I’d recommend finding a budtender who can help guide your choices. Just like any other consumable product, there’s a huge variety of marijuana strains and they all contain different amounts of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (Cannabidiol) as well as CBN (Cannabinol).
The higher percentage these compounds have in a specific strain or type will make it more likely for someone to feel intoxicated, this is how people consume cannabis recreationally.
Starting off with lower levels of THC may be an easier way to avoid getting too high since some reports say you can feel paranoid or anxious after smoking too much pot.
How much is a quarter of weed? It can vary depending on how potent it is but generally speaking a quarter of weed is about a gram or a few grams.
Another factor to consider when someone asks how much a quarter of weed costs, it can vary depending on where you live and what type of cannabis you are buying (organic vs non-organic).
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