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3 Myths about medical cannabis - Dr. David Hepburn.

3 Myths about medical cannabis - Dr. David Hepburn.<br>

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3 Myths about medical cannabis - Dr. David Hepburn.

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  1. 3 Myths about medical cannabis DR. DAVID HEPBURN

  2. Dr. David Hepburnstates that the rapid expansion of global interest in medical cannabis also means a rapid expansion of myth information • Here are three common myths regarding the medical cannabis according to Dr. Hepburn

  3. First Myth • Myth: I have to get high to get help. • Truth: This is completely false.

  4. According to Dr. David Hepburn “Of the many cannabinoids available only a small few cause the “stoned” effect, THC being the most common one. However the vast majority, including the medically beneficial CBD, CBG and CBC will not cause that same psychoactive effect.”

  5. Second Myth • Myth: “I don’t want to have to smoke medicine.” • Truth: There are other methods of administering medical cannabis instead of smoking.

  6. Dr. Hepburn explains: • The advent of oil extraction, and the ability to provide those oils in capsules, has led to this option becoming the most sought after delivery mechanism. Many children with conditions ranging from epilepsy to autism are treated successfully with medical cannabis and none are smoking. • However, Dr. David Hepburn clarifies that there are situations/ conditions where inhalation is the best delivery method, such as migraines, nausea and some types of spasms and pain. The medical means of inhalation is vaporization, not smoking.

  7. FALSE

  8. Third Myth • Myth: It will make you psychotic. • Truth: False, Cannabis has not been shown to cause schizophrenia.

  9. Dr. David Hepburn mentions that “it has not been proven to cause schizophrenia, In fact, countries where cannabis use is prevalent have the same incidence of schizophrenia as countries where cannabis is nowhere to be found.” • While it can most likely exacerbate and initiate first break psychosis in those who are genetically predisposed (ie. those who have the AKT1 genotype), using cannabis is akin to pouring gasoline on a pile of sticks. If there are no underlying embers, it will cause no reaction at all.

  10. FALSE

  11. Formore informationvisit: • http://doctordavidhepburn.com • https://medicalcannabisuses.blogspot.com

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