Cannabis is not a harm-free drug. The primary problems with the drug focus mainly on the possibility of respiratory disorders similar to those experienced by tobacco smokers and the risk of exacerbating existing mental health problems. Many of the other possible risks from using cannabis remain unproven or inconclusive. In using this data to help formulate policy that will impact on many individuals, it is helpful to think of the likely health impact on the greatest number, rather than extrapolating from individual case studies or those involving surveys with only small samples. In relation to the millions of individuals who have been exposed to the drug before and since the 1960’s, cannabis compares favourably in terms of health implications with legal drugs widely used such as alcohol and tobacco.
There are many other factors to consider in the development of a full understanding of the health implications of cannabis. People tend to focus on the potential harm of the drug, either because they wish to keep it illegal, or because they are campaigning for its legalization and wish to show, by focusing on its adverse effects, that it is no more harmful (and in many ways much less harmful) than a lot of legal drugs. One very important aspect not covered above is the medicinal quality of cannabis, which, for conditions such as arthritis, is often the only sure method of pain relief. A less superficial analysis of the long-term psychological effects of cannabis would have to be carried out in proper detail, rather than through an overview of current available information. Seedsman.com has a dedicated group of researchers aiming to provide responsible information, and more material will become available as and when it is verified and available. In the meantime if you have any queries please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to point you to a reliable source of information.
