A senate special committee found ample evidence to indicate that the greatest harms of cannabis have come from prohibition, not the plant itself. This is not to say it is harmless, just that it is better legalized and controlled, than not.
Due to the vast number of animals, please talk to a vet and find information about your specific pet. Depending on the species, and the amount consumed, they could get very sick. That said, there are cannabis products containing CBD, that are being developed to treat pets, and all mammals have an endocannabinoid system. It should go without saying that it’s always a good idea to keep cannabis stored away from pets and children.
No. This has been proven time and time again and seems to exemplify the ‘slippery slope’ fallacy. In fact, recent study has shown that cannabis can be used as an “exit drug” to get people off other, more harmful drugs.
While there are some universal descriptions one could use, the feeling will vary depending on strain, the person consuming it, the amount consumed, and the method of ingestion. Cannabis strains are often organized on a spectrum between indica and sativa, although there is a growing acceptance that the varying levels of individual terpenes and cannabinoids are what actually determine the effect each strain has. Some people will react a little differently than others to the same strain, and in limited circumstances may have a completely different experience. The amount consumed should be an obvious variable to the effect it will have. Advice for anyone unfamiliar would be to: “start low (dosage) and go slow (with increases)”. This is especially the case with edibles and oils, which can take hours to take effect.
Why is it being legalized?
What could happen if a pet ingests it?
Is cannabis a gateway drug?
What does it feel like?
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