Television medical personality Dr. Drew is now warning of the extremely concerning side effects associated with marijuana use.
While appearing on Fox Business’ The bottom line This Friday, January 19, the medical professional reflected on the various problems associated with marijuana use. “When this started coming up, I actually had some doubts,” he said of the recent study’s findings.
“We were always aware that cannabis was associated with psychotic episodes,” he continued. “But the previous suspicion was that these were mainly people who were already heading in that direction, maybe that’s why they were using the drug.”
Dr. Drew is referring to new data showing that people have had at least one psychotic episode after using marijuana. Those people are also 50% more likely to develop schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The findings also reveal that the risk is even higher for adolescents and young adults.
“Particularly in states where recreational use is legal, the concentration of cannabis is spectacular,” Dr. Drew noted. “It’s getting close to 100% that it’s literally a different drug, it has a different effect on people. And now, very commonly, we see hyperemesis, people who develop these episodes of vomiting that are not controlled.”
Dr. Drew then said that these symptoms are very common due to marijuana. “And psychotic episodes have become increasingly common to the point that they are actually characteristic features of the psychosis that these children get from marijuana.”
Dr. Drew says states that decriminalize marijuana can help ‘open doors’ for easier access to the drug for young adults
Meanwhile, Dr. Drew said there are now 25 states that have decriminalized and now recognize marijuana as a recreational drug. Those states may end up opening doors for easier access for young adults.
“You’re fighting a deep cultural bias where they’ve literally been taught to believe that tobacco is significantly worse than cannabis,” he said. “And they are right in terms of alcohol, in terms of impact on overall health, in terms of being carcinogenic, in terms of years of work lost, yes, the cumulative effects of alcohol are considerably worse than those of cannabis. But cannabis is also bad.”
Dr. Drew noted that there are now incredibly high concentrations of cannabis available. “We’re starting to see a real problem with really unexpected psychotic episodes,” he shared. “And more addiction. “I have family members recovering from cannabis addiction.”
The doctor added that he personally knows the “devastating consequences” of marijuana substance abuse. “I don’t think there are any bad chemicals. I think there are things that pose risks with any chemical that humans come into contact with. And you just have to understand those risks.”
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn