Everything You Need To Know About Cannabis Flower

What are the benefits of marijuana?

Scientists and healthcare providers can’t state any general benefits of marijuana with certainty. This is because there isn’t enough research yet about the medical benefits of the substance, especially long-term effects. In addition, marijuana tends to affect different people in many different ways.

While individual people may report certain personal benefits, all of these factors make it difficult to come to any firm conclusions.

What are the risks of marijuana?

Aside from the immediate and long-term health effects of marijuana, other risks include:

• Marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of motor vehicle crashes.
• Marijuana use is associated with an increased risk of injury among adults over 65.
• Some cannabis/marijuana products can be contaminated with microorganisms, pesticides or other harmful substances.
• Some cannabis/marijuana products contain amounts of cannabinoids that differ substantially from what’s stated on their labels.

Cannabis use disorder

Approximately 1 in 10 adult users of marijuana develop cannabis use disorder. This is one type of substance use disorder (SUD). SUD is a mental health condition in which a person has a problematic pattern of substance use that causes distress and/or impairs their life. Severe SUDs are also known as addiction.

Adolescents using cannabis are four to seven times more likely than adults to develop cannabis use disorder.

Cannabis use disorder can significantly impact your health, relationships and overall quality of life. It’s crucial to seek help as soon as you develop signs of this condition.

Marijuana and pregnancy

The FDA strongly advises against the use of CBD, THC and marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Marijuana use during pregnancy may:

• Affect fetal brain development. THC can enter the fetal brain from the pregnant women’s bloodstream. Studies show this exposure can affect attention, memory and problem-solving.
• Increase the risk of a newborn with low birth weight.
• Increase the risk for premature birth and potentially stillbirth.

Breastmilk can contain THC for up to six days after use. So, you should avoid marijuana use while breastfeeding. THC may affect your baby’s brain development.

Marijuana smoke contains many of the same harmful components as tobacco smoke. Because of this, you should avoid smoking marijuana around a baby or children.