There are millions of people who don't agree that everyone should have the freedom to consume cannabis. And they will be happy to support any state representative who agrees just the same. They aren't ready just yet to sit back and allow others to explore this freedom for themselves.
Slowly, these folks are changing their minds though, thanks to various efforts being made to try and battle the misinformation about cannabis that has been peddled for so long.
Different approaches work for different people.
One individual might be inspired to change their mind after seeing their own friend or family member struggle in health, then find healing with cannabis. For others, it might be a book about someone's personal cannabis story, or maybe a clever marketing ad that tries to dismantle the stigma. An argument attempting to highlight the immorality of prohibition for example, might sway some, but not all.
The common lies that have been spread about cannabis being a gateway drug, or that it promotes laziness etc, continue to be shattered by the many productive and healthy, functioning, cannabis users out there who are proving those misconceptions to be wildly ignorant.
Surprisingly, researchers have found the opposite, that cannabis might act as a terrific exit substance that many can take to help them get over their pill and alcohol addictions etc.
The regurgitated lie that cannabis is a gateway drug just isn't true.
Likewise, cannabis has been blamed and accused of contributing to lazy habits, but perhaps this habit of procrastination and laziness can't be blamed on cannabis. Cannabis is believed to help make working out and exercising more enjoyable and there are many cannabis users who pair their physical activity with their use. It doesn't promote a laziness for them, but rather the opposite. So no, it doesn't make everyone just want to sit on a couch and eat all day. For many, they report feeling more motivated to move around and exercise after they've been able to medicate.
Spreading information that can prove these claims to be false is going to help to educate people more on what cannabis is truly about and the potential benefits that it has and can continue to provide millions.
For one group of Jamaican women in Florida who are focused on spreading cannabis awareness, they too have decided to focus oneducating their community on the lies that have been spread about this plant. This coming weekend they are expected to hold their annual community health and wellness seminar that they are hoping will be able to foster a positive conversation on cannabis.
"We will not discuss the morality or the right and wrong of cannabis. This conversation is about debunking the myths and separating the facts from the fiction of cannabis. Together, with the help of a panel of experts, we will explore the medical and scientific facts about cannabis. " - H. Creary
There are so many different groups and organizations, health professionals, farmers and individual cannabis users themselves etc, who are working hard to shatter the cannabis stigma.
Still there are many people who don't know that much about cannabis, what it could do for them, what the many uses of this plant could be in the market etc. And there are thousands. It can bring healing in a myriad of ways, to restore communities by contributing to wellness and fostering connection with others, to creating jobs and providing a variety of solutions and alternatives to everyday items and needs.
The more that those who are still against cannabis freedom can be educated on this plant, then we can assume hopefully that they will eventually reconsider their anti-cannabis stance to be one that's more accepting and supportive of the rights of others.
Adapt the narrative that's been fueled by fear-mongering and myths.
This education can come from a cartoon, a book, a song, a story, a personal experience; a diverse approach is the best approach to reach as many people as people.
The information that is posted above is not intended to be used as any substitute for professional medical advice, or diagnosis or treatment. The above is posted for informational purposes only.
