5 Ways to Help Get Rid of the Stigma Around Cannabis
By Johnny Green 17.04.2017 (Green Flower)
For many decades there has been a stigma
surrounding the cannabis plant and those that
consume it.
Alcohol and other legal substances are more
dangerous than cannabis, but for various
reasons cannabis is made out to be a terrible
thing.
Many people stay in the 'cannabis closet'
because they are afraid of what people will
think about their cannabis use.
Supporters of cannabis reform who don't even
consume cannabis often fear speaking about it
for fear of discrimination and persecution.
Everything that you do as a cannabis
consumer, whether you like it or not, reflects
back on the plant itself and helps shape the
views of non-consumers.
That's why it's vital you be a responsible
cannabis consumer which means not acting
the fool or doing something careless like
driving under the influence or leaving your
cannabis out so that young people can access
it.
#2) Arm yourself with cannabis facts
The campaign to speak out about it continues
to result in countless people coming out of the
'cannabis closet' which no doubt helps change
minds and hearts.
Whenever a person 'comes out green' it
encourages others to do the same.
Unfortunately, despite a current record level
of support for legalization in America there is
still a stigma surrounding the cannabis plant.
#1) Be a responsible cannabis consumer
Unfortunately there is a lot of factually
inaccurate information out there about the
cannabis plant.
Most of the misinformation is perpetuated by
cannabis opponents, but there are some
supporters that are guilty too.
A responsible cannabis advocate arms
themselves with the facts so that when
confronted by an opponent, or provided an
opportunity to educate someone on the fence
about cannabis, they are offering up the best
information possible.
Whether you realise it or not, you may be an
'official representative' of the cannabis plant
in the eyes of some people.
When these people think of cannabis, the first
thing that pops into their mind is you.
Would you say that the perception that they
have is a good one or a bad one based off your
level of responsibility as a cannabis
consumer?
Educate yourself on emerging clinical
cannabis research, stay current with cannabis
news and policy, and always remember that
cannabis has been found to be 114 times safer
than alcohol.