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Marijuana Use Linked With Significant Heart and Brain Issues
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As a person who has used pretty much daily since 1966 and who knows many others who have done the same it has not been my experience that people are having ANY health issues due to the use of cannabis. I spend my summers with a bunch of ancient musicians. We drink alcohol, smoke pot and play music most if not all are in good health and mentally capable. We are all in our 70s and 80s. Every year we lose someone but we have not been blaming cannabis for people dying in their 80s.
That's fair.
The other side of the coin is my ex-husband who rolled 14 joints every morning to take to work ... and he smoked every one of them by himself.
There are people who are addicted, sometimes because of massive trauma they faced as a child/youth.
It would be unethical to disregard a study that simply disagrees with your personal preference or experience.
We have had people die of heart related issues as has every demographic you can name.
I do not see this as the other side of the coin. I have been using pretty much daily since 1966 except for a 3 week tolerance break once a year. I use much more than your ex and have never considered myself an addict as cannabis is not in any way addictive. I have zero trouble quitting for 3 weeks every year.