Study: Marijuana Hospitalizations Linked To Dementia

Visiting the hospital for cannabis-related problems is linked to a 72% increased risk of dementia, a Bruyère Health Research Institute study found. Cannabis users were surprisingly more likely to develop the condition compared to those hospitalized for alcohol problems. “Regular cannabis use might directly increase the risk of dementia through changes in brain structure,” Dr. Colleen Webber said. It’s also possible that regular marijuana use increases risk of high blood pressure, depression, and social isolation. About 15% of the American population regularly uses cannabis. (dailymail.co.uk)