Laura Bullard

Yeah. So contrary to popular belief, it can be habit forming for some people. It can increase risk of dependence on other substances. And a recent analysis by Columbia University researchers found that as many as 18 million people in the U.S. might have some form of cannabis use disorder. In other words, addiction. So it's simply not true that it's completely harmless for everyone.

Yeah. So contrary to popular belief, it can be habit forming for some people. It can increase risk of dependence on other substances. And a recent analysis by Columbia University researchers found that as many as 18 million people in the U.S. might have some form of cannabis use disorder. In other words, addiction. So it's simply not true that it's completely harmless for everyone.

Yeah. So contrary to popular belief, it can be habit forming for some people. It can increase risk of dependence on other substances. And a recent analysis by Columbia University researchers found that as many as 18 million people in the U.S. might have some form of cannabis use disorder. In other words, addiction. So it's simply not true that it's completely harmless for everyone.

So one really good example of this is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.

So one really good example of this is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.

So one really good example of this is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.

It's a really fancy term for people who have used a lot of marijuana, heavy amounts over a long period of time, who begin throwing up really violently and are sort of unable to stop these cycles of nausea and vomiting.

It's a really fancy term for people who have used a lot of marijuana, heavy amounts over a long period of time, who begin throwing up really violently and are sort of unable to stop these cycles of nausea and vomiting.

It's a really fancy term for people who have used a lot of marijuana, heavy amounts over a long period of time, who begin throwing up really violently and are sort of unable to stop these cycles of nausea and vomiting.

Doctors and hospitals across the country are seeing people come in with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, and it can be really, really bad.

Doctors and hospitals across the country are seeing people come in with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, and it can be really, really bad.

Doctors and hospitals across the country are seeing people come in with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, and it can be really, really bad.

There have been all sorts of horror stories of people who have burned themselves because one of the few things that makes people with this syndrome feel better is heat, so they'll take hot baths repeatedly. And yeah, people have actually burned themselves trying to get relief from the nausea they feel because they've been smoking so much weed.

There have been all sorts of horror stories of people who have burned themselves because one of the few things that makes people with this syndrome feel better is heat, so they'll take hot baths repeatedly. And yeah, people have actually burned themselves trying to get relief from the nausea they feel because they've been smoking so much weed.

There have been all sorts of horror stories of people who have burned themselves because one of the few things that makes people with this syndrome feel better is heat, so they'll take hot baths repeatedly. And yeah, people have actually burned themselves trying to get relief from the nausea they feel because they've been smoking so much weed.

No. So high levels of consumption is being associated with higher risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease. But the real issue here, and I think the real concern that a number of researchers have, is what regular marijuana use is doing to teens.

No. So high levels of consumption is being associated with higher risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease. But the real issue here, and I think the real concern that a number of researchers have, is what regular marijuana use is doing to teens.

No. So high levels of consumption is being associated with higher risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease. But the real issue here, and I think the real concern that a number of researchers have, is what regular marijuana use is doing to teens.

There is particular concern about what regular heavy marijuana use does to adolescent and teen brains. So there have been studies that have shown an increased likelihood of depression and suicidal ideation associated with heavy marijuana use. In a few cases, it has been associated with the development of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders among young people.

There is particular concern about what regular heavy marijuana use does to adolescent and teen brains. So there have been studies that have shown an increased likelihood of depression and suicidal ideation associated with heavy marijuana use. In a few cases, it has been associated with the development of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders among young people.