Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head and neck cancers, study finds

Cannabis use linked to head and neck cancer risk

A new study that looked at 20 years of medical data from millions of people found a link between cannabis use disorder and specific cancers.

Using Marijuana Daily For Years May Raise Head, Neck Cancer Risks: Study

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Cannabis-Related Disorders May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk, New Study Suggests

Daily cannabis use over several years may increase the risk of head and neck cancers up to five times, according to new research that analyzed over 4 million medical records. The findings come amid ongoing difficulties in studying cannabis effects, including self-reporting inaccuracies and limited funding for comprehensive research. Cannabis use disorder is defined as experiencing over a period of a year at least two symptoms such as using canna…

Daily marijuana use linked to high risk of certain cancers, study finds

A new study by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that daily use of marijuana has been linked to the developing of certain cancers.

Cannabis use linked to higher risk of head and neck cancers: Study

Cannabis use is linked to a higher risk of head and neck cancers, according to a University of Southern Califonia study.

Study links heavy marijuana use to increased risk for certain cancers

Regular, heavy marijuana use could increase the risk for head and neck cancers. A new study shows people who used cannabis on a daily basis over years were up to 5% more likely to develop these kinds of cancers. Researchers found those with cannabis use disorder are particularly at risk. Cannabis use disorder is diagnosed with two or more addictive behaviors associated with weed, which include cravings, becoming tolerant to its effects, using mo…