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Boxing legend Mike Tyson is no stranger to using cannabis as a therapeutical drug. Moreover, since the plant is fully legal in 21 states in the United States, the former heavyweight champion has also made inroads into the business of marijuana. However, even he shook the world after once admitting that he smoked around $40,000 worth of Pot every month.

While Tyson has been candid about his smoking of Pot in the past, this revelation reignited the discussion about the potential risks of cannabis consumption. Now, ‘Iron Mike’ thinks that despite the plant getting more and more accepted by society it could also lead to the downfall of many who abuse it.

Mike Tyson speaks candidly about the downside of smoking weed

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In the latest episode of his podcast Hotboxin, along with rapper, Wiz Khalifa, Tyson claimed that cannabis becoming legal was an unstoppable wave. Moreover, he added that if not regulated properly it could destroy people that consume it. “We can’t stop it. It’s gonna run all over us. It’s gonna destroy us” said Tyson.

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People must be cautious as there is scientific research to suggest that excessive use of cannabis can have negative effects on the brain, including impaired memory. This might be the reason why Tyson chose his words carefully when speaking up about the use of marijuana. Despite this, Khalifa thinks it’s more dependent on the person who uses the plant.

Wiz Khalifa shares his thoughts on cannabis use

The rapper claimed that using the plant in the right amounts can be “all good”. According to him, people smoking too much can often get paranoid but added that some people learn from this experience. In addition, this would either make the person go for more or make him understand when to stop.

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I think it’s all good in the right amounts, because even if you smoke too much pot, you can get freaked out and have a crazy experience, but either you’re gonna learn how to handle that certain amount by trying more and more, or you just learn what is appropriate and what’s not,” he said.

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Khalifa’s admission of the use of this particular psychoactive substance highlights the downside of excessive use. In addition, further research into the therapeutic effects of cannabis is also very essential.

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