We’ve all seen the scene in a movie or TV show where someone takes a hit, holds it in as long as they can, and then coughs it all out at once. And some of us may have used the same breath-holding technique at home in the hopes of achieving greater cannabis effects. But the truth is that holding in marijuana smoke does not increase how much your body absorbs. And holding your breath after you take a hit might harm your lungs.
True or False? You cannot take medical marijuana with you to other states
Even though medical cannabis is a prescription drug, you are unable to take it with you across state lines—even if you’re traveling between two states where cannabis is legal. This is true whether you’re flying, driving, or walking.
True or False? Edibles are stronger than smoking marijuana
When you consume cannabis edibles, the THC within changes form in the liver. The new form of THC, 11-hydroxy-THC , is stronger than delta-9-THC, the form that you absorb when you smoke it. This is why 10 mg of THC in an edible can lead to a longer and stronger high than 10 mg of inhaled THC.
True or False? Marijuana cures insomnia
Most medical marijuana patients will feel more tired after they use cannabis. While it is true that THC can make you sleepy, that doesn’t mean that it will actually help you sleep better.
Long-term cannabis use has been tied to decreased sleep quantity and quality in healthy subjects. Yet, other studies have found short-term cannabis to help those in pain sleep better. The relationship between cannabis and sleep is complicated. More research is necessary to determine exactly how marijuana and sleep are tied. But as the research stands today, there is evidence to suggest that it could make insomnia worse in the long run.
True or False? THC is the only therapeutic compound found in cannabis
Cannabis plants contain a dizzying variety of compounds that might benefit health. While THC has long received the most attention from the research community and general public, the rise in CBD research and popularity demonstrates that there are other compounds in cannabis that influence health. As THC and CBD are just two of hundreds of phytonutrients found in marijuana, there are more compounds in there that influence health. This is why you might find that two different strains of cannabis produce different effects, in spite of their having equal percentages of THC.
True or False? It’s impossible to become addicted to marijuana
