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What are they smoking? CNN says study found cannabis could double heart attack risk – but did it?

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The CNN headline could hardly have been more alarming if it tried: “Young adult cannabis consumers nearly twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack, research shows.” A closer look at the study may present more questions than answers. But is that what the study found? Frequent cannabis users were also more likely to be male.

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Understanding the American Heart Association’s Statement on Marijuana

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In August of 2020, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a position paper titled “Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.” CANNABIS: POTENTIAL AND KNOWN BENEFITS. DOSING RECOMMENDATIONS.

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There’s No Associated Between Cannabis Use and Increased Stroke Risk, Finds Study

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Recent exposure to marijuana is not associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. This is according to a new study published in the journal Neurology: Clinical Practice. The study is titled Association between recent cannabinoid use and acute ischemic stroke.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

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Listen & Subscribe: A common issue that is present in the cannabis market is the inconsistency of products. In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. EG: What have you got for us today, Codi? EG: Right.

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Does Cannabis Cause Heart Failure and Stroke?

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Over the last week, we’ve seen many headlines about 2 new studies that found “marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke.” Neither of these studies fit those criteria – they were preliminary reports presented at a recent American Heart Association conference.

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Why cannabis can make your heart race

The Cannigma

One of the most common unwanted side effects of cannabis, a spike in heart rate, also happens to be one of the most troublesome and can even turn new users off from the plant. So why can cannabis raise your heart rate? Let’s find out. How cannabis affects your heart in general. Why cannabis makes your heart race.

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California’s New Cannabis Laws Affect College-Aged Students

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[link] With states across the nation embracing the medical and recreational legalization of cannabis, it’s important young adults are informed about the benefits and risks associated with cannabis consumption during their adolescence. Among 18- to 20-year-olds, about 47% have consumed cannabis. [1]

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