The medical marijuana industry is growing day by day, and so are the people acquiring permission to use it legally. If you’re thinking to go on medical marijuana but feel that the drug is unsafe or fatal, you might be surprised by knowing that marijuana is less dangerous than drinking alcohol. What are the things or the steps that you can take to ensure your safety when you choose to go on medicinal marijuana?
Take a look at the below-mentioned tips and you are good to go!
- Operating Machinery
When you are on medical marijuana, you should avoid operating any kind of machinery or mechanical parts. Also, do avoid the usage of appliances and equipment that could cause great damage if left running. According to researchers, marijuana has twofold effects on information processing and memory. The usage of this drug limits memory encoding and reduces short-term recall abilities. Don’t be surprised if your cravings drive you to bake yourself a cake and you forget to turn off your oven afterward. To avoid potentially harming yourself or your property, try to limit your usage with the potentially dangerous household items when you’re under the influence of marijuana.
- Driving
Driving under the influence of marijuana can put you at a bigger risk of being involved in an accident. Although marijuana-related accident statistics are not as much as those of alcohol, still it presents a palpable risk to the users. As marijuana is considered a nervous system depressant, it slows down the reaction time and affects the decision-making skills of the user. When you need to react quickly and decisively during traffic, marijuana can impede your ability to make the right choice. And the research does not lie: You are more likely to be in a fatal wreck when driving within three hours of marijuana consumption. Do you want to increase those chances at all? If not, then don’t drive when you’ve marijuana on.
- Overdosing It
One of the most common causes of marijuana-related emergency visits is the overdosing of this drug. You might have heard that you can’t technically overdose on marijuana, or there’s no fatal dosage – but those who have experienced the effects of its over-dosage would beg you not to do it. Excessive marijuana consumption won’t kill you—unlike many other drugs— but its overconsumption can lead to many other serious consequences, such as anxiety, extreme paranoia, and panic attacks, etc. Keep in mind that some species of marijuana are highly strong so be very careful while using them and always make sure to keep your prescribed dosage in mind. Whenever you start using marijuana products, make sure to start slow to assess your tolerance to the higher concentration of THC. Once you get used to the drug and get an idea of your drug tolerance level, only then should you use them more frequently.
Marijuana can be one of the most therapeutic substances in the world if it’s used responsibly. If you choose to consume edibles containing cannabis, be very certain that you are in a safe location and with the people you trust. As long as you use marijuana with satisfaction in mind, you are more likely to have a relaxing, rejuvenating, and healing experience!