We’ve come a long way in our knowledge of cannabis and its effects on the body, but some anti-pot campaigns still cling on to outdated propaganda as though it were legit. Specifically, there are those who still insist that cannabis use causes long term brain damage despite evidence proving otherwise. In fact, modern cannabis research suggests that cannabis may actually repair the brain after traumatic injury and protect it from age-related neurological disorders, as well.
Studies Suggest Cannabis May Protect the Brain from Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, occurs when trauma – say a solid bump to the head – disrupts normal brain functions. The immediate symptoms of TBI are considered mild if they last 30 minutes or l...