Marijuana use in any form: increases the risk of stroke and heart attack - voila! health. Marijuana use is on the rise among adults.
A 2020 study found that the number of American seniors over the age of 65 who smoke marijuana or use edibles containing the drug doubled between 2015 and 2018. The American Heart Association recommends that people avoid smoking or vaping any substance, including cannabis, because of potential damage to the heart, lungs and blood vessels. The current study's findings mirror similar results from another study that found daily marijuana use was associated with an increase in coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke.