A major new study has uncovered a staggering risk: Patients diagnosed with Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) in hospitals or ERs had nearly THREE TIMES the mortality rate over the next five years compared to those without the disorder.
🔎 Key Findings:
🛑 Patients with CUD had a significantly higher risk of death within five years.
🛑 Cannabis use was associated with worse health outcomes, even after adjusting for other factors.
🛑 Findings challenge the assumption that cannabis is a “harmless” substance.
💡 Why This Matters:
As cannabis use becomes more common and legalized, we can’t ignore the potential long-term health consequences—especially in vulnerable populations. This study raises urgent questions about how cannabis impacts physical and mental health in the long run.
📢 What do you think? Should we be taking Cannabis Use Disorder more seriously in medical settings? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
🔗 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829914
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