Marijuana users more likely to need emergency care and hospitalization, study finds

Cannabis Users 22 Percent More Likely to Need Emergency Care and Hospitalization: New Study

Emergency care and hospitalizations are 22 percent higher among Canadians who use cannabis compared with those who don’t, a new study has found. The study, led by researchers at Unity Health Toronto, a Catholic hospital network, found that recreational cannabis use is linked to a heightened risk of emergency care and hospital admission for any cause. According to lead author Dr. Nicholas Vozoris, a respirologist at St. Michael’s Hospital and ass…

Marijuana users more likely to need emergency care and hospitalization, study finds

Story at a glance Cannabis users were 22 percent more likely than those who don’t use to land in the emergency room or become hospitalized for any reason, suggesting use of the drug may be associat…

Consumidores de marihuana recreativa tienen casi un 25% más de probabilidades de necesitar atención de emergencia y hospitalización

El uso de marihuana recreativa se asocia con un mayor riesgo de atención en la sala de emergencias y de ser hospitalizado por cualquier motivo, encontró un nuevo estudio en Toronto. 

Study shows odds for emergency room visit rise with marijuana use

Toking up increases your risk of landing in the hospital, a new study reports.

Emergency care and hospitalizations higher among cannabis users, study finds

A new study found visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations are 22 per cent higher among individuals who use cannabis compared with those who do not. The findings also show serious physical injury and respiratory-reasons were the two leading causes of ED visits and hospitalizations among cannabis users.

Emergency care and hospitalizations higher among cannabis users, study finds

A new study led by Toronto researchers found visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations are 22 per cent higher among individuals who use cannabis compared with those who do not. The findings also show serious physical injury and respiratory-reasons were the two leading causes of ED visits and hospitalizations among cannabis users.