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Cannabis Use Surges in US, Outpacing Alcohol and Increasing Health Risks

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Regular cannabis use has significantly increased in the U.S., surpassing daily alcohol consumption. Modern cannabis products are more potent due to higher THC levels and lower CBD content, potentially exacerbating effects. This increased usage is linked to health issues such as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, which causes severe cyclical vomiting, and cannabis use disorder, characterized by dependence and withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. AI

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Cannabis Use Surges in US, Outpacing Alcohol and Increasing Health Risks

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jesse M. Pines, Contributor ·

    What Happens To The Body With Regular Cannabis Use? A Doctor Explains

    Daily cannabis use is surging as potency quadruples. An ER doctor explains the real risks: addiction, withdrawal, psychosis, heart disease, and lung cancer.

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