Adverse Impact of Cannabis on Human Health
Journal
Annual review of medicine
Journal Volume
75
Start Page
353
End Page
367
ISSN
0066-4219
Date Issued
2024-01-29
Author(s)
Abstract
Cannabis, the most commonly used recreational drug, is illicit in many areas of the world. With increasing decriminalization and legalization, cannabis use is increasing in the United States and other countries. The adverse effects of cannabis are unclear because its status as a Schedule 1 drug in the United States restricts research. Despite a paucity of data, cannabis is commonly perceived as a benign or even beneficial drug. However, recent studies show that cannabis has adverse cardiovascular and pulmonary effects and is linked with malignancy. Moreover, case reports have shown an association between cannabis use and neuropsychiatric disorders. With growing availability, cannabis misuse by minors has led to increasing incidences of overdose and toxicity. Though difficult to detect, cannabis intoxication may be linked to impaired driving and motor vehicle accidents. Overall, cannabis use is on the rise, and adverse effects are becoming apparent in clinical data sets.
Subjects
cannabis
cannabis use disorder
cannabis-induced psychosis
cardiovascular disease
pulmonary disease
SDGs
Type
review article