According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly17 percent of American adults currently use marijuana, and its popularity is rising as its use becomes more socially acceptable and increasingly legal. This rising acceptance, availability, and usage is prompting more research into possible negative health effects of regular cannabis use.
One group of researchers analyzed survey responses from over 434,000 U.S. adults (ages 18 to 74 years). Approximately seven percent of respondents reported using cannabis, with four percent reporting daily use. The researchers then compared cannabis use to cases of coronary heart disease, heart attack, or stroke reported by the participants. They found that cannabis use was associated with higher risk for these adverse cardiovascular outcomes, and the more frequent the use, the stronger the association.
If you use cannabis recreationally (as opposed to for medical reasons), be aware that you could be increasing your risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
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According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly17 percent of American adults currently use marijuana, and its popularity is rising as its use becomes more socially acceptable and increasingly legal. This rising acceptance, availability, and usage is prompting more research into possible negative health effects of regular cannabis use. One group of researchers
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