Calling marijuana "plant medicine" implies it carries no risk of harm.

Heavy marijuana use has serious risks, and even light use is not risk-free.

Like any recreational drug, it's important for users to understand the risks of marijuana.

Marijuana has long been a popular drug. When it first became popular, it was seen as the drug of choice for “stoners”—people who drop out of school or life. People who lose motivation to do much of anything.

After its legalization, it’s become more popular, especially amongst adolescents and seniors. It has also become considerably stronger.

Not only that, but there’s a new trend to refer to it as “medicine.” It's been touted as a remedy for wide-ranging issues from pain to anxiety, sleep disorders, and a range of other physical and psychological issues.

Is Marijuana "Harmless"?

The problem is, public opinion has changed far faster than science. Many drugs are made from plants—alcohol and heroin, for example—as well as cocaine and mescaline. Like cannabis, these recreational drugs have potential “medicinal value.” However, all of them also have potentially serious consequences. When people solely refer to marijuana as “plant” and “medicine,” it makes it sound........

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