20/04/2024
Today’s cannabis products are not your grandmother’s w**d. And a growing body of evidence suggests they have the potential to impact both mental and physical health, beyond just dry mouth and fatigue. One recent study even links cannabis consumption to heart disease.
Modern cannabis strains are often selected and bred for higher concentrations of cannabinoids, which can have much more pronounced effects on users than the cannabis of the 1960s and 70s. Experts say moderation is key when it comes to consuming cannabis today.
“This isn’t a benign substance that has no risk,” one expert says. “Most users will be fine, but we can’t predict who will develop problems.” Learn more: https://on.natgeo.com/445XfmD
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