Recent studies have highlighted the harm marijuana causes to heart health.
For example, a large study published in February found marijuana use is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular problems.
The study — which analyzed data from nearly 435,000 American adults — is one of the largest to explore the relationship between marijuana and cardiovascular problems.
Among other things, researchers found:
- Daily marijuana use was linked to 25% higher risk of heart attack and 42% higher risk of stroke.
- Weekly marijuana use was associated with 3% higher likelihood of heart attack and 5% higher likelihood of stroke.
These increased risks were found even after accounting for tobacco use and other health factors.
Another study published last year found people with cannabis use disorder faced about 60% higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular problems.
Research like this has significant implications for Arkansas, where the group Arkansans for Patient Access is working to pass an amendment drastically expanding marijuana in the state.
Under this measure, marijuana users would no longer need to show they suffer from a specific medical condition listed in state law — making it easier to use marijuana recreationally.
The amendment would give free marijuana cards to immigrants and out-of-state residents who come to Arkansas to use marijuana.
The amendment would guarantee marijuana growers and sellers a monopoly over the state’s marijuana industry.
The measure also fails to limit the amount of THC in marijuana products, and it repeals restrictions designed to protect children from marijuana advertising.
All of this would lead to more marijuana use in Arkansas.
Family Council Action Committee has materials available for volunteers and churches regarding the marijuana amendment:
You can learn more at FamilyCouncilActionCommittee.com.
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