Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, have found — once again — that marijuana is tied to serious heart problems.
The study published on May 28 in JAMA Cardiology found people who smoke marijuana or use edibles laced with THC suffered from cardiovascular problems “similar to that observed in tobacco smokers.” The study adds to a growing body of research that shows marijuana is bad for the heart and lungs.
More and more, researchers report that regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart attack, stroke, or heart failure — especially among people with other underlying health issues.
More generally, experts have found heavy marijuana users face higher risks of paranoia, memory loss, schizophrenia, and other serious problems.
Marijuana use during pregnancy also has been shown to hurt unborn children and newborns.
It’s worth pointing out that this year the Arkansas Legislature passed a good law to help protect people from dangerous drugs like THC — the main substance found in marijuana. Arkansans also have defeated recreational marijuana at the ballot box. And state lawmakers have rejected multiple bills that would have legalized THC and similar drugs.
All of this simply further underscores what we have said for years: Marijuana may be many things, but “harmless” simply is not one of them.
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