Medical Marijuana Benefits And Risks

Medical marijuana - Mayo Clinic

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Increased risk of heart attack and stroke Increased appetite Potential for addiction Hallucinations or mental illness Withdrawal symptoms Some medical marijuana is formulated to provide symptom relief without the intoxicating, mood-altering effects …

Health Effects of Marijuana | Health Effects | Marijuana

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The cannabis plant contains more than 100 compounds (or cannabinoids). These compounds include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is impairing or mind-altering, as …

What are the health benefits and risks of cannabis? - Medical …

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Moderate evidence suggests that regular cannabis users are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, and there is a small …

Are There Benefits of Marijuana for Medical Use?

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Medical marijuana - Harvard Health

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Medical marijuana is also reported to help patients suffering from pain and wasting syndrome associated with HIV, as well as irritable bowel syndrome and …

Marijuana Health Pros and Cons

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According to the NIDA, there is evidence that a person's risk of a heart attack during the first hour after smoking marijuana is nearly five times their usual risk. …

Benefits vs. Risks Of Marijuana - 2023 Guide - Cannabis …

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Medicinal marijuana can be found at special stores such as this one. What are the main risks of taking marijuana? Marijuana is considered to have opioid-like …

Is marijuana safe and effective as medicine? | National …

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An additional concern with "medical marijuana" is that little is known about the long-term impact of its use by people with health- and/or age-related vulnerabilities—such as older …

Know the Negative Effects and Risks of Marijuana Use

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Marijuana Risks Marijuana use can have negative and long-term effects: Brain health: Marijuana can cause permanent IQ loss of as much as 8 points when people start using it at a young age. These IQ points do not …