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The strength of cannabis used, with higher THC content conferring a heightened risk, is also thought to be a risk factor. [25] Concomitant alcohol or tobacco use, a history of adverse childhood experiences , depression or other psychiatric disorders, stressful life events and parental cannabis use may also increase the risk of developing ...
Using marijuana daily for years may raise the overall risk of head and neck cancers three- to five-fold, according to a new study that analyzed millions of medical records. “Our research shows ...
Some studies have shown that cannabis can trigger a temporary psychotic episode, which may increase the risk of developing a psychotic disorder later. [42] The impact of cannabis on depression is less clear. Some studies suggest a potential increase in depression risk among adolescents who use cannabis, though findings are inconsistent across ...
Legal cannabis (marijuana) product. Overconsumption and reliance could lead to cannabis-induced amotivational syndrome. The term amotivational syndrome was first devised to understand and explain the diminished drive and desire to work or compete among the population of youth who are frequent consumers of cannabis and has since been researched through various methodological studies with this ...
A growing problem among older adults. Marijuana use is on the rise among older adults. A 2020 study found the numbers of American seniors over age 65 who now smoke marijuana or use edibles ...
A 2012 meta-analysis found that acute cannabis use increased the risk of an automobile crash. [92] An extensive 2013 review of 66 studies of crash risk and drug use found that cannabis is associated with slightly but not statistically significantly increased odds of injury or fatal accident. [93]
In adults, chronic exposure to lead increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart problems and kidney damage. Cadmium, meanwhile, is considered a human carcinogen by the World Health ...
Another review that same year concluded that cannabis use may cause permanent psychological disorders in some users such as cognitive impairment, anxiety, paranoia, and increased risks of psychosis. Key predisposing variables included age of first exposure, frequency of use, the potency of the cannabis used, and individual susceptibility. [28]