Marijuana Less Addictive than Alcohol or Cigarettes. Cannabis is the medical name for Marijuana that is used worldwide as a medicinal drug or for recreational purposes. As per studies conducted worldwide consumption of Marijuana is less addictive and Harmful than cigarettes or Alcohol. You may have heard of people dying due to overdose of Alcohol. But never in history has anyone died due to an overdose of Cannabis. Many people die due to Cigarettes across the world every year.
Marijuana does not impact on brain-like alcohol or cigarettes
While Alcohol has long term effects on brain Marijuana does not create the same kind of brain condition. It in fact does no harm to the brain in the long run. Alcohol tends to make the user in an intoxicated stage aggressive and indulge in violence. But Marijuana makes the person sublime. The person’s persona is more relaxed, thoughts may however may not be the same as when is sober but nonetheless not aggressive or indicative of violence. Clubbed with any other narcotic substance can turn nasty but that is the case with cigarettes and alcohol too.
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Cannabis also enhances the creative aspect of the brain. No study has ever proved this. But no study has ever been able to understand the Human Bran too. The artists like Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix etc consume Marijuana. They believe Marijuana can help them to create soulful music.
It is known as Weed or Grass worldwide: Marijuana Less Addictive
Many Countries have acknowledged that Marijuana is less harmful. Even World Health Organization has termed Cannabis to be safer than tobacco or Alcohol. Post-2013 Uruguay was the first country to legalize Marijuana growth consumption and sale. Followed by many developed countries like Canada, Spain, Peru, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, and certain states of the United States of America. Netherlands has historically never banned Cannabis and allowed commercial sales in small quantities less than 5 grams even in Cafes.
Which does not mean that there is a large consumption of Marijuana in the Netherlands. It is in fact more popular among tourists that visit the Netherlands than the locals. India historically using Marijuana in many forms. Many Hindus believe that Lord Shiva is a Cannabis user.
Marijuana sold as Bhang in Holi and Shivratri in India
Marijuana sold as Bhang in Hindu festivals like Holi and Shivratri. Many hill states of Inda cultivate Marijuana and sold it to medicine manufacturers in the world. Limited sales for general consumption allowed under the license in India.
