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New Research Uncovers Alarming Heart Attack Risks for Marijuana Users
Two large-scale studies, including a meta-analysis of over 75 million people, reveal that cannabis users under 50 could face a six times...

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Mar 291 min read
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Cannabis and Coronary Artery Disease
Researchers looked into "the causal association of genetic liability to cannabis use disorder and risk of CAD (cornary artery disease)."...

Breathe Free Oregon
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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Study of Δ9-THC Ingested With CBD
In this study of infrequent cannabis users, researchers evaluated effects of high dose Δ9-THC when ingested alone versus with CBD. They...

Breathe Free Oregon
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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Chest CT Findings in Marijuana Smokers
In this retrospective study, examination of chest CTs revealed that airway inflammation and emphysema were found more often in marijuana...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Your Patients Are Rotting Their Teeth With Vaping
Referring to a recent study, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), the author summarizes that study...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jan 16, 20231 min read
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Do You Have the Heart for Marijuana?
Key Finding: Exposure to chemicals damaging to the heart and lungs may be even greater from smoking marijuana than from tobacco,...

Breathe Free Oregon
Mar 9, 20211 min read
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Cannabidiol (CBD) Adverse Effects and Toxicity
Key Findings: "CBD is not risk-free although its use is expanding around the world for diseases that lack scientific evidence of the...

Breathe Free Oregon
Nov 8, 20201 min read
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Cannabis users feel MORE pain
A study conducted in Colorado analyzed about 260 people involved in minor vehicle accidents. It found: "After an injury, cannabis users...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 26, 20201 min read
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Dangerous or negative effects of CBD and marijuana
This extensive article discusses, among other things, a number of dangerous and negative effects of CBD and marijuana on health,...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 26, 20204 min read
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Negative effects of CBD
Effects of CBD use include: tremors, depression, cognitive impairment, brain fog, irritability, motor impairment, insomnia, appetite...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 16, 20201 min read
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2.75 million Americans may have CHS (Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome)
33% of those surveyed in an urban public hospital met the criteria for having experienced Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). 155...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 16, 20201 min read
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Vaping leads to poor oral health
Article: Vaping and Oral Health: It's Worse Than You Think Highlights: The first danger of e-cigarettes (vaping) is the carrier component...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 13, 20201 min read
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Cannabis and oral health issues
A number of studies have suggested a direct relationship between cannabis use and periodontal disease. The following dental findings may...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 13, 20201 min read
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Marijuana Mouth: Worse Than Meth Mouth
Gingivitis, periodontitis, gum deterioration, and more are found in patients who smoke marijuana. Highlights from the article Marijuana...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 13, 20201 min read
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CHS: chronic cannabis use, nausea, vomiting, and frequent hot bathing to alleviate symptoms
This article discusses Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), characterized by chronic marijuana use, frequent nausea and vomiting and...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 13, 20201 min read
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CHS from a synthetic cannabinoid
Cannabicyclohexanol ("K2 spice") is a synthetic cannabinoid readily available as herbal incense. It cannot be detected in urine drug...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 13, 20201 min read
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Son dies due to CHS (Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome)
A mother describes her son's experience and ultimate death from Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). Author: Regina Denny Read Full...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 13, 20201 min read
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Hippocampal Neurotoxicity of THC
Article highlights: Researchers conclude that THC causes neuronal death in hippocampal neurons. “THC is neurotoxic at concentrations as...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 10, 20201 min read
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Are females more susceptible to effects of marijuana?
Summary: Previous studies have shown that women are more prone to cannabis abuse and dependence than men. In women, cannabis withdrawal...

Breathe Free Oregon
May 22, 20201 min read
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American Lung Association Cautions Against Smoking Marijuana
The American Lung Association cautions the public against smoking marijuana because of the risks it poses to the lungs. Marijuana can...

Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 21, 20201 min read
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