Consequences of Blissful Ignorance: Marijuana’s Health Risks

• By: Kristina Carvalho, MSW Partnered Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC)
• October 23rd, 2023
• anxiety, chemotherapy, chronic pain, dependence, edibles, Fall 2023 Issue, heart and lung health, heart disease, high blood pressure, lung cancer, marijuana, medicinal benefits, side effects, sleep quality, smoking, stroke, vaping
• 1481    3

Marijuana use has increased recently as it gains the reputation for being a natural, risk-free drug. But it might not be as safe as you think. Marijuana does offer a variety of medicinal health benefits to those managing chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, and...