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THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

DURING THE PERIOD of cannabis prohibition, and even during the early years of legalization, cannabis had a pretty confusing reputation—and it still suffers from it. People believe all kinds of falsehoods about the plant. Outsiders think it’s a “gateway” drug, and new smokers assume that everything can be broken down into an indica-versus-sativa dichotomy. There are even seasoned veterans in the industry who describe terps and flavors incorrectly. Below, we list just a few of the most common misconceptions about everyone’s favorite recreational herb and the truth, which—we hope—will set you free.

“CANNABIS IS ENJOYABLE, SURE ENOUGH, BUT TO CALL IT A GATEWAY TO OTHER DRUGS IS AS SILLY

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