Cannabis consumption has been increasing rapidly over the last decade. More people are starting to recognize the beneficial medicinal purposes of cannabis. The rise of cannabis vaping coincides with this trend of the increasing use and acceptance of cannabis. Do you think with the rising popularity of cannabis vaping, it is only a matter of time before Hollywood stars are seen across the silver screen hitting a classy vape pen instead of smoking a joint?
The way the recreational use of these products portray in art and media contrasts with how the various people who use cannabis and vaping view these products. The media often showcases cannabis negatively, which diminishes the beneficial associations with this product. However, there are signs that this portrayal is starting to shift. Art and especially media are such significant and influential aspects of everyday life. It is not surprising, therefore, that these mediums convey narratives to monopolize public opinion. However, as information about the safety of smoking and vaping cannabis becomes more widespread, it will be increasingly difficult for the public to be misinformed.