A new study aims to bring more clarity to the debate about whether long-term use of cannabis affects physical health. The results link marijuana use for as long as 20 years with gum disease at age 38, but no other health problems. Pleasant news though this may be, people should not interpret this to mean pot is harmless, says lead author Madeline H. Meier, Arizona State University. She said that we do not fully understand the mechanisms by which cannabis affects our biological system. Other studies on this same sample of participants have shown that marijuana use is associated with increased risk of psychotic illness, IQ decline and downward socioeconomic mobility. Additionally, consistent marijuana use has been linked to cardiovascular risks and bronchitis in two recent reviews. http://www.medicaldaily.com/marijuana-use-health-problem-periodontal-disease-388327
How do they determine whether it's the cannabis itself, or the smoke? Maybe they should have control groups of other people burning different plants and breathing in the smoke from that, too.
The millions of people who use marijuana to treat asthma, multiple sclerosis, various other maladies, and as an appetite stimulant after chemotherapy, are not going to be dissuaded by the possibility of gum disease.
Thank dog I am much older than 38!Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Gee...I wonder if pot is as bad for me as the cancer........still got all my teethers though.Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Do you know this joke? What does a dyslexic, agnostic, insomniac do at night? Answer: he lays awake and wonders if there is a dog.
