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"Cannabis use raises risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, other drugs"

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A Fox-News opinion piece, published on July 1st, 2025 and written by Alex Berenson, claims that smoking marijuana is as harmful as consuming schedule-one intoxicants, such as cocaine. This claim does not seem to be supported as extensively as you might desire. The article outlines possible heart-related complications related to cannabis use in elderly people, however, never again compares cannabis side-effects to those of cocaine. The national library of medicine found that cannabis is neither conducive to or causation to cancer, and nearly promotes it as a treatment for individuals with chronic pain and mental illness. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK425767/)

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/marijuana-not-harmless-opposite-true-evidence-keeps-growing

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Partly true, but misleading.

There is evidence that cannabis use can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, especially for frequent users. Several large studies have found a connection between marijuana use and higher cardiovascular risks. However, the claim that cannabis raises those risks more than cocaine is not strongly supported by the available research. Some studies actually suggest cocaine is associated with a higher risk of stroke and other serious cardiovascular problems. Overall, the claim is based on some real health concerns, but the comparison to cocaine exaggerates what the research currently shows.

Exaggerated/ Misleading
ago by Innovator (64.1k points)
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