At first glance, this perception seems logical: cannabis is less frightening than cigarettes,alcohol or industrial tobacco. Yet cannabisuse remains a psychoactive drug that interferes with health, the brain, the risk of dependence, and with substances like banned cocaine.
A recent study carried out in France, relayed byOFDT, reveals that over 60% of French people consider cannabisto be “less dangerous” than tobacco andalcohol, with worrying results among the population as a whole, particularly among young people and teenagers. Yet the risks associated with cannabis, even if perceived as lesser, are very much present: addictions, psychotic effects, mental health disorders, disruptions to care, and alterations to cognitive and physical work.
🍃 Perceived but real danger
This experimentation, often initiated early inadolescence, is facilitated by an image as a “soft substance”. Smoking cannabis, sometimes mixed with tobacco, exposes the user to respiratory risks, mental disorders and even addiction. Prolongeduse affects the brain, with impaired memory and attention, and sometimes the onset of psychotic disorders. Psychoactive substances really work.
OFDT stresses that behind the “less dangerous” belief lies a lack ofinformation and an underestimation of the risks that have been scientifically demonstrated. Tobacco remains the main addictive substance, responsible for cancers and mortality.Alcohol, for its part, is the substance that causes the most dependence and social problems: pathologies, accidents, implications for work, violence. But cannabis is no exception to the rule.
💡 Commonplace factors
- Comparison with legality: tobacco andalcohol are widely accepted legal products, which makes cannabis commonplace.
- Alternative marketing: cannabis is often seen as an “organic”, “more natural” product, overlooking its effects.
- Lack of perceived control: cannabisuse among teenagers remains marginally monitored, fostering the mistaken belief that cannabis use is without consequence.
- Lack of targeted prevention: campaigns focus on tobacco andalcohol, leaving cannabis in the shadows, with no real education on the risks.
📊 Worrisome health results
Surveys show that regular cannabis use increases the risk of psychiatric disorders, especially whenuse begins early. Inadolescence, the fragility of the brain makes young people more vulnerable. Cannabisaddiction affects around 9% of regular users – a rate comparable toalcohol, but well below that of tobacco (over 20%). This underscores the need to take every psychoactive substance into account in prevention and support programs.
✅ What the OFDT study reveals
The OFDTstudy and EROPP data show that more French people, especially young people, consider cannabis to be “less dangerous”. But this biased judgment is based on a lack of awareness of the associated risks: mental disorders, dependence, negative effects on work, possible progression to other drugs such as cocaine, or even lung damage.
✊ Why take action today?
Because every psychoactive substance has effects on health, the brain and quality of life. Because the drift towards regular use transforms experimentation into dependence. Because early cessation of a dangerous substance can prevent long-term use and health problems, and protect young people.
🌟 Our proposal for successful weaning …
Today, we have numerous anti-smoking and addiction laser centers throughout France, treating various addictions such as sugar, cannabis, alcohol and tobacco. We apply the same rigor and expertise to helping people tempted by cannabis. Thanks to a natural, gentle and drug-free withdrawal method:
- We help those who want to put an end to their consumption
- We reduce the risk of relapse
- We offer personalized, respectful and serious support
- We develop programs adapted to each level of addiction, including prevention, information and support.
🔔 Take back control
If you’re reading this, it’s because you’re wondering. You’re wondering whether your use of cannabis has no effect. You’re right not to think so. Addictions, whether to tobaccoalcohol or cannabis, influence your health, your balance and your daily life. Thanks to laser technology, we can help you say stop. Starting now.
👉 For serious weaning, to preserve your mental health, to significantly reduce long-term risks, contact us, make an appointment at one of our laser centers. Because your freedom, your health, deserves the best support.
