UNDATED (WKRC/CNN Newsource) – As cannabis enthusiasts celebrated 420 Day, a new study has emerged linking regular cannabis use to an increased risk of dementia.
The study, which examined more than 6 million Canadians, found that within five years of an emergency room visit or hospitalization related to cannabis, 5% of individuals were diagnosed with dementia. This figure rose to 19% within ten years.
A co-author of the research noted that a May 2024 study indicates daily or near-daily marijuana use surpassed alcohol consumption in 2022.
For more detailed findings, the study is available in the April 14 edition of the journal JAMA Neurology.
