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In reply to the discussion: Marijuana CAN Kill People [View all]Persondem
(2,101 posts)"Previous research has found a significant increase in the risk of heart attack in the hours after marijuana use."
"Marijuana users are significantly more likely than nonusers to develop chronic mental disorders, including schizophrenia."
" studies show that marijuana use by mothers during pregnancy may be linked to problems with attention, memory, problem-solving skills, and behavior problems in their children."
"Marijuana use directly affects the brain specifically the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time."
"Smoke is harmful to lung health. Toxins and carcinogens are released when marijuana is burned. When these toxins and carcinogens are smoked, they are inhaled into the lungs, increasing health risks. Smoke from marijuana contains many of the same toxins, irritants, and carcinogens as tobacco smoke."
So yeah, plenty of adverse effects are possible from using marijuana ... including things that can kill.
From ... https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects.htm