MARIJUANA

MYTH?

Myth Opinions

• Marijuana potency is not related to risk of dependence or health impacts.
• Marijuana can be good for mental health.
• Marijuana can be protective against the formation of cancer.

Myth Opinions

• Marijuana does not cause long-term cognitive impairment in adult users
• Marijuana has been proven helpful for treating the symptoms of a variety of medical conditions
• There is no compelling evidence that marijuana contributes
• substantially to traffic accidents and fatalities

Myth Facts

• Marijuana can cause loss of coordination
• Can cause loss of short-term memory
• Can have the same long term effects as smoking
• Can slow down the ability to think

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