{"id":28729,"date":"2025-02-18T13:22:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/?p=28729"},"modified":"2026-10-26T16:45:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:45:30","slug":"myths-about-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths about cannabis: what you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Myths about cannabis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have been circulating for years, causing confusion and misinformation about this plant. Many people believe that using it is highly addictive, that it causes irreversible brain damage or that it has no medicinal benefits at all. However, research suggests that many of these claims are unfounded and that, in reality, the impact of cannabis depends on many factors, such as how often it\u2019s used, the dose and the way it\u2019s consumed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the other hand, it\u2019s important to make clear that not everything said about cannabis is false. <\/span><b>Some concerns do have a scientific basis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but they\u2019re often exaggerated or taken out of context to fuel prohibitionist arguments. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to distinguish between what is genuinely backed by studies and what is part of popular belief without solid evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28732 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-efectos.webp\" alt=\"Myths about cannabis effects\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-efectos.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-efectos-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-efectos-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-efectos-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-efectos-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#Mitos_sobre_el_cannabis_y_su_impacto_real\" >Myths about cannabis and its real impact<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#%C2%ABEl_cannabis_es_una_droga_altamente_adictiva%C2%BB\" >\"Cannabis is a highly addictive drug.\"<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#%C2%BFEs_posible_desarrollar_dependencia\" >Is it possible to develop dependence?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#%C2%ABEl_cannabis_mata_neuronas_y_afecta_la_inteligencia%C2%BB\" >\"Cannabis kills neurons and affects intelligence\".<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#Estudios_sobre_el_impacto_en_el_cerebro\" >Studies on the impact on the brain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#Mitos_sobre_la_flor_de_cannabis_y_sus_efectos\" >Myths about cannabis flower and its effects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#%C2%ABFumar_flor_de_cannabis_es_la_unica_forma_de_consumo%C2%BB\" >\"Smoking cannabis flower is the only form of consumption.\"<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#Otras_formas_de_consumo\" >Other forms of consumption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#%C2%ABEl_cannabis_no_tiene_beneficios_medicos%C2%BB\" >\"Cannabis has no medical benefits\"<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#Usos_medicinales_comprobados\" >Proven medicinal uses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#%C2%BFPor_que_es_importante_informarse_bien\" >Why is it important to be well informed?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis\/#Tambien_te_puede_interesar\" >You may also be interested in<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mitos_sobre_el_cannabis_y_su_impacto_real\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myths about cannabis and its real impact<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%ABEl_cannabis_es_una_droga_altamente_adictiva%C2%BB\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"Cannabis is a highly addictive drug.\"<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> One of the most widespread <\/span><b>myths about cannabis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is that using it creates <\/span><b>extreme dependence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, putting it on a par with drugs like heroin or cocaine. However, this belief has no scientific basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In reality, <\/span><b>cannabis has a significantly lower addiction rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> compared with other widely used substances, such as tobacco or alcohol. For example, according to medical studies, approximately <\/span><b>9% of cannabis users<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> develop some degree of dependence. By contrast, <\/span><b>more than 30% of tobacco smokers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and around <\/span><b>15% of alcohol drinkers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have addiction problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_posible_desarrollar_dependencia\"><\/span><b>Is it possible to develop dependence?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, although only in a small percentage of users. The risk of developing cannabis dependence is influenced by various factors, such as <\/span><b>frequency of use, genetic predisposition and social environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. However, it\u2019s important to distinguish between occasional recreational use and problematic use, which occurs in a minority of cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What\u2019s more, unlike other substances, <\/span><b>cannabis withdrawal syndrome is mild<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and poses no serious health risks. Symptoms usually include <\/span><b>insomnia, irritability and changes in appetite<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but they go away within a few days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%ABEl_cannabis_mata_neuronas_y_afecta_la_inteligencia%C2%BB\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"Cannabis kills neurons and affects intelligence\".<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another of the most repeated <\/span><b>myths about cannabis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the supposed destruction of brain cells caused by using it. However, this claim <\/span><b>lacks solid scientific support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Estudios_sobre_el_impacto_en_el_cerebro\"><\/span><b>Studies on the impact on the brain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some research suggests that moderate cannabis use <\/span><b>is not associated with the loss of neurons or irreversible cognitive decline in adults<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In fact, some studies have observed that <\/span><b>there are no significant differences in brain function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> between occasional users and non-users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, in the case of <\/span><b>teenagers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, frequent and heavy cannabis use <\/span><b>could affect cognitive development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, since the brain keeps developing until around age 25. This effect, however, isn\u2019t exclusive to cannabis; it also occurs with other substances such as <\/span><b>alcohol and some psychiatric medications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28731 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-beneficios.webp\" alt=\"Myths about cannabis benefits\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-beneficios.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-beneficios-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-beneficios-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-beneficios-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mitos-sobre-el-cannabis-beneficios-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mitos_sobre_la_flor_de_cannabis_y_sus_efectos\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myths about cannabis flower and its effects<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%ABFumar_flor_de_cannabis_es_la_unica_forma_de_consumo%C2%BB\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"Smoking cannabis flower is the only form of consumption.\"<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most widespread myths about <\/span><b>cannabis flower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the belief that the only way to consume it is through combustion. However, this is <\/span><b>false<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, since there are various ways to consume it, many of which reduce the harmful effects of smoke and make better use of cannabis\u2019s active compounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Otras_formas_de_consumo\"><\/span><b>Other forms of consumption<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those seeking healthier alternatives or simply wishing to experiment with other methods, cannabis consumption can be done in a variety of ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Vaporization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: unlike smoking, this method <\/span><b>heats the cannabis flower without burning it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, allowing you to inhale the cannabinoids without the toxic compounds in smoke. It also improves the bioavailability of the active ingredients, offering a cleaner and more efficient effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Edibles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: this way of consuming is increasingly popular, as it provides <\/span><b>longer-lasting effects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. However, it\u2019s slower to take effect in the body, since the cannabinoids must be processed by the digestive system before they kick in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Topicals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: for those looking for the <\/span><b>therapeutic benefits of cannabis flower without experiencing psychoactive effects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, topical products are an excellent option. Creams, ointments and oils enriched with cannabinoids can provide localized relief for muscle pain and skin conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%ABEl_cannabis_no_tiene_beneficios_medicos%C2%BB\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"Cannabis has no medical benefits\"<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another of the most repeated myths is the claim that cannabis has no medicinal properties. However, this belief has been <\/span><b>challenged by numerous scientific studies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which indicate that <\/span><b>cannabis flower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> contains compounds with possible therapeutic potential that is still being researched.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Usos_medicinales_comprobados\"><\/span><b>Proven medicinal uses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thanks to its chemical makeup, especially cannabinoids such as <\/span><b>THC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>CBD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, cannabis flower has shown effectiveness in treating various conditions, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Reducing chronic pain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Cannabis has been shown to act as a <\/span><b>natural painkiller<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, helping to relieve muscle, neuropathic and arthritic pain without the side effects of traditional opioids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Controlling epilepsy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><b>CBD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, one of the main compounds in cannabis flower, has been approved by the FDA to treat severe forms of epilepsy, such as Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Relieving anxiety and insomnia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Several studies suggest that certain cannabinoids may have <\/span><b>anxiolytic and sedative effects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which can help regulate sleep and reduce stress in people with anxiety disorders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPor_que_es_importante_informarse_bien\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is it important to be well informed?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis continues to be surrounded by myths that can affect public perception and regulatory decisions. Being informed by scientific data is key to understanding its true impact and separating fact from fiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to learn more about the world of cannabis or become a member of a cannabis club in Barcelona, click here:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/become-a-member\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a member of CUBE Barcelona<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- zpz-interlinking --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tambien_te_puede_interesar\"><\/span>You may also be interested in<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/what-is-the-420-well-explain-to-you\/\">What Is 420? 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Muchas personas creen que su consumo es altamente adictivo, que provoca da\u00f1os irreversibles en el cerebro o que no tiene ning\u00fan beneficio medicinal. Sin embargo, la investigaci\u00f3n sugiere que gran parte de estas afirmaciones carecen de fundamento y [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":28733,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[93],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sobre-cannabis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28729"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28729\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}