Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, large stud

[RSD1]

7 hours ago, novacova said:

The reality is all of it is toxic, the more intake the higher the toxicity. Why do any of it when having a clear mind and body is better than being fogged up.

Almost everything is toxic at high enough levels, even water and food can kill you if you overdo it. Just saying something is toxic doesn’t actually mean anything unless you look at the dose and the real-world effect. The difference is that alcohol and cigarettes are toxic even at low levels and it is well-documented as a cause of long-term physical harm. Cannabis isn’t in the same category.

 

And as for being “fogged up,” that might be your experience, but plenty of people use cannabis to enhance creativity, focus, and even productivity. Being high on cannabis doesn’t strip you of motor control or basic judgment the way being drunk does. Ever seen someone try to drive or operate any kind of vehicle drunk? Total impairment. Deadly in fact. Cannabis doesn’t work like that, especially in moderation and with the non-smoking forms.

 

So yeah, if the world switched to cannabis instead of booze and cigarettes, we’d all be a lot better off.

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6 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, vaping is most toxic

There are various methods of vaping cannabis. As a non-user, I assume you don't know the difference between any of them. Synthetic and artificial forms of vaping THC can be very toxic, but dry herb vaping natural cannabis is not toxic at all. 

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4 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, since there is a connection between your liver and Cannabis use I'm not surprised about your "dodgy" liver. If you don't believe me, ask another Doc you trust 

 

Cannabis causes a dodgy liver? Never heard that before. Only that alcohol leads to liver disease.

[newbee2022]

37 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

 

Cannabis causes a dodgy liver? Never heard that before. Only that alcohol leads to liver disease.

Good that you improved your knowledge 👍

[gargamon]

1 hour ago, fredwiggy said:

Alzheimers disease is the most common cause. I know I said dementia, which is a general term, and Alzheimers is the specific disease.  He's my age, 68, so this and his alcoholism contributed to it, along with genetics from parents who were also alcoholics. He hit his head, falling after being drunk most of his life, which destroys brain cells with overuse, went to the doctor, was out of it for awhile, and now he's in a care facility because his memory for short term is extremely short. I don't go by youtube, preferring to research known data.............https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/managing-the-risk-of-dementia/reduce-your-risk-of-dementia/alcohol from proven studies. It's also what his three doctors said But that's a frequent assumption here, as some are good at it. ...........https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013..

They haven't definitively determined a cause for Alzheimer's disease either. 

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24 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Good that you improved your knowledge 👍

Current research suggests that cannabis does not typically cause direct liver damage in healthy individuals when used in moderate amounts. 

 

In Healthy People — Studies so far have not shown clear evidence that occasional or moderate cannabis use causes liver damage. The liver metabolizes THC (the main psychoactive compound in cannabis), but for most healthy users, this does not appear to lead to liver injury.

 

In People with Liver Disease — In individuals who already have liver conditions, such as hepatitis C or fatty liver disease, heavy cannabis use may worsen liver fibrosis (scarring), though the evidence is mixed. Some studies have suggested possible associations between cannabis use and faster progression of liver fibrosis, especially in people with hepatitis C. Others have found no clear link.

With Other Substances — Combining cannabis with alcohol or other liver-toxic substances raises risks. Alcohol is clearly toxic to the liver, and using both together may increase strain on the liver.

 

CBD (Cannabidiol) — High doses of CBD (a non-psychoactive component of cannabis) have been associated with liver enzyme elevations in some studies, especially at very high doses used in medical trials. Regular low doses don’t usually pose a liver risk, but large amounts might, especially in people on medications that affect the liver.

 

Summary — For healthy individuals using cannabis moderately, liver damage is not commonly reported. For those with existing liver issues or those consuming heavy amounts (especially with alcohol), risks may increase.

[fredwiggy]

1 minute ago, gargamon said:

They haven't definitively determined a cause for Alzheimer's disease either. 

Many links online have shown the in's and out's. The brain's a very complex organ and many things come into play when there's a disorder, but those two tell enough for a start as they know alcohol does damage to cells, and likely contributes to the disease, especially when done over a long period like my friend.

[Lacessit]

After reading "Bad Science" by Ben Goldacre ( thank you kwilco ) I am inclined to take media reports of scientific studies with an accompanying dose of scepticism.

[frank83628]

5 hours ago, Moonlover said:

Just a quick glance via Google reveals at least 7 different news outlets reporting this study.

Are they all paid by Pfizer?

[Bert got kinky]

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Off topic

Starts a thread, gets called out for posting trash and then runs and hides.

Pathetic.

 

[newbee2022]

19 minutes ago, Bert got kinky said:

Starts a thread, gets called out for posting trash and then runs and hides.

Pathetic.

 

off topic

[newbee2022]

56 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

Summary — For healthy individuals using cannabis moderately, liver damage is not commonly reported. For those with existing liver issues or those consuming heavy amounts (especially with alcohol), risks may increase.

that is stated in the article. Thank you.

[newbee2022]

7 hours ago, fondue zoo said:

I suspect nobody really cares at this point

only the majority