Cardiologist Addresses Link Between Marijuana Use and Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

During a recent news broadcast, a Cleveland cardiologist discussed the link between marijuana use and the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Researchers repeatedly have found that marijuana is harmful to cardiovascular health.

According to two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions last year, regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart attack, stroke, or heart failure — especially among people with other underlying health issues.

A study published in February’s Journal of the American Heart Association found daily marijuana users had a 25% higher risk of heart attack and a 42% higher risk of stroke compared to non-users.

Earlier this month Dr. Christine Jellis went on Fox 8 News Cleveland to highlight some of this research, saying,

What we’re seeing with some of the studies, in particular a recent study on 500,000 people, is that there is an increased risk for stroke and heart attack in people who are consuming cannabis, both via the smoking method but also via eating as well.

All of this underscores what we have said for years: Marijuana may be many things, but “harmless” simply is not one of them.

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New Study Will Focus on “Medical” Marijuana’s Risks

An upcoming study by researchers at Rutgers Health in New Jersey will investigate physical and mental health risks associated with “medical” marijuana.

In a press release issued Tuesday, Rutgers Health said,

The goal of the five-year study, which is funded with a $686,376 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, is to study the potential therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis, as well as side effects and possible harms to health. Researchers will examine risk for cannabis use disorder, or CUD, a complex condition involving a problematic pattern of cannabis use. Previous research indicates that after using medical cannabis for three months, nearly 20% of people will develop CUD, including increased tolerance and dependence.

Rutgers Health also notes that there are a range symptoms associated with cannabis use disorder — including paranoia and memory loss as well as physical tolerance and dependence on marijuana.

Research increasingly shows marijuana is harmful to children, teens, and young adults.

Nationwide, marijuana products such as gummies, candies, and other edibles containing THC are sending kids to the emergency room.

Regular marijuana use is linked to a higher risks of certain cancers, birth defects, heart attack, and stroke.

Voters in Arkansas and other states have faced pressure to expand “medical” marijuana or legalize marijuana completely. However, as we have said for years: Marijuana may be many things, but “harmless” simply is not one of them.

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Dashcam Video Allegedly Shows Arkansas State Trooper Intercept Illegal Marijuana from Out of State

Dashcam footage recently uploaded to YouTube allegedly shows an Arkansas State Trooper intercepting 130 pounds of illegal marijuana from out of state.

The drugs reportedly were seized in North Little Rock during what appears to be a routine traffic stop. The conversation recorded in the video indicates the driver was from California, but was travelling through Oklahoma and Arkansas on his way to Tennessee.

You can watch the video below.

We have written time and again about how marijuana’s legalization in other states has actually emboldened drug cartels and organized crime.

This year, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has seized nearly $200 million of dollars worth of illicit marijuana across the state despite legalization.

Some of these illegal marijuana operations are tied to labor trafficking and violent crime, and some may actually have connections to foreign interests like the Chinese Communist Party.

Authorities in Arkansas have seen an influx of illegal marijuana from Oklahoma and other states.

This is yet another example of how marijuana may be many things, but “harmless” simply is not one of them.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.