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The risks appear to be most acute in adolescent users. [27] In one 2013 review, the authors concluded long-term cannabis use "increases the risk of psychosis in people with certain genetic or environmental vulnerabilities", but does not cause psychosis. Important predisposing factors were genetic liability, childhood trauma and urban upbringing ...
Past research shows that regular cannabis use can increase a person’s risk for several health concerns, including risk factors for dementia. ... to have memory loss in the long term and the ...
Charlie Health reports that marijuana use has doubled in the past decade, ... reveals concerns about the effects of heavy, long-term marijuana use — especially on young people's mental health.
A study of more than 6 million Danes published in JAMA Psychiatry in May found that people who have cannabis use disorder (meaning, they’re unable to stop using marijuana) had a higher risk of ...
Long-term cannabis users are at risk for developing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), characterized by recurrent bouts of intense vomiting and abdominal cramping during or within 48 hours of heavy cannabis use. [112] The mechanism behind CHS is poorly understood and is contrary to the antiemetic properties of cannabis and cannabinoids.
Adolescent cannabis use is associated with increased cannabis misuse as an adult, issues with memory and concentration, long-term cognitive complications, and poor psychiatric outcomes including social anxiety, suicidality, and addiction. [29] [30] [31] There are several reasons why adolescents start a smoking habit.
In areas where marijuana becomes legal and easier to access, Volkow’s concern is the ease with which products can be mixed, leading to a high total dose of marijuana consumed.
Heavy, long-term exposure to marijuana may have physical, mental, behavioral and social health consequences. It may be "associated with diseases of the liver (particularly with co-existing hepatitis C), lungs, heart, and vasculature". [100]