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A fresh installment from the Department of Unsurprising Research Findings

Apr. 6th, 2024 at 8:43 AM

Sobering research in the Journal of the American Heart Association links marijuana use, whether through smoking, vaping or eating, to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

The risk increased with the amount of marijuana used. The associations persisted after accounting for other factors such as cigarette use and existing heart disease.

Proponents of cannabis use should consider the growing evidence that cannabis has a number of negative health effects, including cardiovascular disease.

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