Think Smoking Cannabis Won’t Damage Your Heart? Think Again

Researchers find smoking marijuana poses similar cardiac risks to tobacco, with increased legalization leading to potential heart health issues. Daily users face higher risks of heart attack and stroke.

The cardiac risks of smoking marijuana are comparable to those of smoking tobacco, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, who warn that the increasing use of cannabis across the country could lead to growing heart health problems.

The study found that people who used cannabis daily had a 25% increased risk of heart attack and a 42% increased risk of stroke compared to non-users.