Episode 298: Weed is more dangerous than you think

<p>Many folks believe cannabis to be a relatively harmless drug: it's next to impossible to overdose on it, and it doesn't seem to create physiological dependence. It's not a "hard" drug, like some of the other "bad" ones. However, weed is much more dangerous than most people think. Among other things, it tricks people into thinking that they're using their time well, and it keeps people comfortable in situations they have no business being comfortable in. I discuss more in this episode.</p> <p>Social Media</p> <p>Facebook: <a href='https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622'>https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622 </a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/ </a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks'>https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks </a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/oriontaraban'>https://twitter.com/oriontaraban </a></p> <p>Website: <a href='https://oriontarabanpsyd.com'>https://oriontarabanpsyd.com </a></p> <p>Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world's only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: <a href='https://stellargre.com.'>https://stellargre.com. </a></p> <p>Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack's member community: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw/join'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw/join </a></p> <p>Book a paid consultation: <a href='https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations'>https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations </a></p> <p>Sponsor an episode: <a href='https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/sponsor-an-episode'>https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/sponsor-an-episode </a></p> <p>Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for