The 5 Biggest Lies About Cannabis (And Why They Stick Around)

What are they, why they’re wrong, and how to outsmart them.

Dear Reader & subscriber-

You’ve been lied to. Frequently.

In so many ways, the legal industry continues to lie about the best ways to shop, profit from, and build your relationship with cannabis.

Whether you’re a consumer looking for a way to sift through the bullshit on your next trip to the dispensary, or a non-consumer that wants to better understand the plant and its complexities, being able to spot and expose these lies when you see them will not only make you a smarter shopper, but could also encourage you to try your hand at cultivation (more on that below).

You should feel comfortable and confident when it comes to cannabis, and know when you’re being lied to, why it’s a lie, and how to respond.

Lie #1: Cannabis is either indica or sativa, or a “hybrid” of the two.

Traditionally, there is the genus Cannabis made up of three subspecies: sativa, indica, and ruderalis.

Without getting too much into the weeds, these terms have been conflated and colloquialized for years…