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More and more states are legalizing marijuana for medical and/or recreational use. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Stage 1 hypertension is defined as a ...
Cannabis use disorder is defined in the fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a condition requiring treatment. [107] Several drugs have been investigated in an attempt to ameliorate the symptoms of stopping cannabis use. Such drugs include bupropion, divalproex, nefazodone, lofexidine, and dronabinol.
Whiteying is perceived by the stoner subculture as the result of using too much cannabis within too short a period of time. This is known as greening out . [ citation needed ] In fact the factors that usually facilitate fainting are tiredness, lack of fluids, and food, a hot and humid environment, as well as natural hypotension .
The acute effects of cannabis use in humans include a dose-dependent increase in heart rate, typically accompanied by a mild increase in blood pressure while lying down and postural hypotension - a drop in blood pressure when standing up.
While cannabis use is associated with cognitive and motor impairment, Dr. Godfrey Pearlson, a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at Yale University, cautioned that legal limits for THC ...
Cannabis use has increased significantly around the world. Past research shows that regular cannabis use can increase a person’s risk for several health concerns, including risk factors for ...
The use of cannabis in medicine began to decline by the end of the 19th century, due to difficulty in controlling dosages and the rise in popularity of synthetic and opium-derived drugs. [87] Also, the advent of the hypodermic syringe allowed these drugs to be injected for immediate effect, in contrast to cannabis which is not water-soluble and ...
A Gallup poll, for example, found that 17% of Americans reported smoking marijuana, which is legal for recreational use in 24 U.S. states, in 2023, compared to 7% who said the same a decade ...