The Health Pros and Cons of Using Marijuana

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All over the world, including LA dispensaries, marijuana is being purchased to treat everything from migraine headaches to symptoms associated with cancer treatments. Yet some people believe weed is harmful to the body. The question remains: Is marijuana good or bad for your health?

Marijuana has been used medicinally for thousands of years. There is no evidence of anyone overdosing or dying from smoking or ingesting too much marijuana. When it comes to the health benefits of marijuana, it has been studied for the treatment of a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, insomnia, symptoms of multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and eczema. Out of these studies, pot has been shown to be especially helpful to people suffering from multiple sclerosis and chronic pain.

According to some sources, however, there are risks associated with marijuana. The Mayo Clinic states that it can lower blood sugar levels, which makes it potentially dangerous for patients with diabetes or hypoglycemia. It may also increase the risk of bleeding, and cause low blood pressure. Marijuana can also affect short-term memory, but only during intoxication. People with asthma or lung disease should avoid marijuana, as should patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.