‘High January’ fuels cannabis boom as experts flag some serious health dangers
“The president’s executive order strongly supports research, which can help with misconceptions about cannabis, whether that is a misguided belief that it cures anxiety or support for further research into cannabis as a treatment for pain,” she went on.
“The one thing everyone should agree on is that more research and evidence-based policymaking is needed in this area.”
Effects may vary
Dr. Dustin Sulak, an integrative physician and co-founder of Healer, a cannabinoid wellness company based in Maine, noted that the effects of cannabis on the brain and body are not the same for everyone.
“They vary significantly based on dose, potency, age and pattern of use,” he told Fox News Digital. “Much of the public confusion around cannabis comes from treating all exposure as the same.”
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Sulak agreed that high doses can have negative effects on attention, memory, anxiety, sleep and heart health, but noted that low-dose, orally administered cannabinoids “used intentionally” in adults and older adults have shown to have benefits.
“These include improved quality of life, better sleep, reduced anxiety, better pain control, improved appetite, and in many cases, reduced reliance on higher-risk medications,” he said.
Marijuana can cause increased anxiety, panic symptoms, emotional blunting, and in some cases paranoia or psychosis, experts warn. (iStock)
“Any discussion of cannabis’ effects on mental health, heart health and sleep should distinguish between high-potency recreational use and low-dose, medically guided use. Without that distinction, conclusions can be misleading.”
Carter emphasized that people deserve access to “objective, forthright information” about marijuana and its impact on well-being.
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“The conversation surrounding cannabis cannot be laced with fear-mongering, judgment or misinformation, and at the same time, users should be aware that a substance capable of altering the brain may come with a cost, especially with consistent use,” he added.
Anyone who is experiencing negative health effects of cannabis should see a medical professional for help.
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