Whether we like it or not, the prevailing cultural attitude towards marijuana has definitely shifted over the last decade.
As more states move to legalize the drug, or at least make some allowances for medical purposes, there's plenty of reason for the public to want to be more informed about what lies ahead.
Unfortunately, it's hard to do that without hearing a whole lot of conflicting information. Some of what you may find are holdovers from times when cannabis was more demonized in the interest of making it less attractive for curious youths.
However, any misinformation for that purpose is doomed to backfire once people reveal it for what it is. So regardless of where you stand on the issue, it's best to ensure you receive the most accurate possible information.
And that involves busting some persistent myths.