People who regularly smoke large amounts of cannabis have reduced bone density and are more prone to fractures, research has found. The study also found that heavy cannabis users have a lower body weight and a reduced body mass index (BMI), which could contribute to thinning of their bones.
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The study also found that heavy cannabis users have a lower body weight and a reduced body mass index (BMI), which could contribute to thinning of their bones.
Researchers say this could mean heavy users of the drug are at greater risk of osteoporosis in later life.
Lead researcher Professor Stuart Ralston, of the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, said: "We have known for a while that the components of cannabis can affect bone cell function but we had no idea up until now of what this might mean to people who use cannabis on a regular basis.
"Our research has shown that heavy users of cannabis have quite a large reduction in bone density compared with non-users and there is a real concern that this may put them at increased risk of developing osteoporosis and fractures later in life."
Having seen the devastating mental health effects of cannabis, including working with patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, I'm just hoping this helps to further deter people from taking the drug.
But this Doesn't matter because people are all about pleasure these days. They do dangerous things regardless of the consequences because it makes them feel good
The study also found that heavy cannabis users have a lower body weight and a reduced body mass index (BMI), which could contribute to thinning of their bones.
Thin bones > FAT bodies
Legalize weed NOW
America is OBESE
Make America SKINNY