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Do You Have the Heart for Marijuana?
Key Finding: Exposure to chemicals damaging to the heart and lungs may be even greater from smoking marijuana than from tobacco,...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Nov 8, 2020
- 1 min
Cannabidiol (CBD) Adverse Effects and Toxicity
Key Findings: "CBD is not risk-free although its use is expanding around the world for diseases that lack scientific evidence of the...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jul 26, 2020
- 1 min
Cannabis users feel MORE pain
A study conducted in Colorado analyzed about 260 people involved in minor vehicle accidents. It found: "After an injury, cannabis users...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jul 26, 2020
- 4 min
Dangerous or negative effects of CBD and marijuana
This extensive article discusses, among other things, a number of dangerous and negative effects of CBD and marijuana on health,...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jul 16, 2020
- 1 min
Negative effects of CBD
Effects of CBD use include: tremors, depression, cognitive impairment, brain fog, irritability, motor impairment, insomnia, appetite...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jul 16, 2020
- 1 min
2.75 million Americans may have CHS (Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome)
33% of those surveyed in an urban public hospital met the criteria for having experienced Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). 155...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
Vaping leads to poor oral health
Article: Vaping and Oral Health: It's Worse Than You Think Highlights: The first danger of e-cigarettes (vaping) is the carrier component...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
Cannabis and oral health issues
A number of studies have suggested a direct relationship between cannabis use and periodontal disease. The following dental findings may...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
Marijuana Mouth: Worse Than Meth Mouth
Gingivitis, periodontitis, gum deterioration, and more are found in patients who smoke marijuana. Highlights from the article Marijuana...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
CHS: chronic cannabis use, nausea, vomiting, and frequent hot bathing to alleviate symptoms
This article discusses Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), characterized by chronic marijuana use, frequent nausea and vomiting and...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
CHS from a synthetic cannabinoid
Cannabicyclohexanol ("K2 spice") is a synthetic cannabinoid readily available as herbal incense. It cannot be detected in urine drug...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
Son dies due to CHS (Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome)
A mother describes her son's experience and ultimate death from Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). Author: Regina Denny Read Full...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Jun 10, 2020
- 1 min
Hippocampal Neurotoxicity of THC
Article highlights: Researchers conclude that THC causes neuronal death in hippocampal neurons. “THC is neurotoxic at concentrations as...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- May 22, 2020
- 1 min
Are females more susceptible to effects of marijuana?
Summary: Previous studies have shown that women are more prone to cannabis abuse and dependence than men. In women, cannabis withdrawal...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Apr 21, 2020
- 1 min
American Lung Association Cautions Against Smoking Marijuana
The American Lung Association cautions the public against smoking marijuana because of the risks it poses to the lungs. Marijuana can...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Apr 21, 2020
- 1 min
People who smoke or vape are at higher risk for COVID-19, according to NIDA
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse the coronavirus could be an especially serious threat to those who smoke tobacco or...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Apr 21, 2020
- 1 min
How cannabis suppresses immune functions
As summarized directly in the study: "Immunologists studying the effects of cannabis have discovered how smoking marijuana can trigger a...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Apr 10, 2020
- 1 min
From SAM: COVID-19 and Marijuana
A SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) discusses why those who smoke and vape marijuana are more vulnerable to COVID-19. In addition to...
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Apr 10, 2020
- 1 min
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) Causes Vomiting
By UW Health emergency medicine physician Marin Darsie, MD. Read UW Health Article
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Breathe Free Oregon
- Apr 10, 2020
- 1 min
Salem Hospital Emergency Room Sees Increase in Illness Linked to Chronic Pot Use
A Statesman Journal article discusses the increase in cases of nausea and vomiting related to pot use. As an extremely pro-marijuana...
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