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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2023; 11(18): 4210-4230
Published online Jun 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i18.4210
Published online Jun 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i18.4210
Table 2 Risks and side effects from cannabis use
| No. | Risks and side effects |
| 1 | Decreased cognition, learning and memory[118,119] |
| 2 | Schizophrenia and psychosis[116,143] |
| 3 | High tar and carbon monoxide concentrations[120] |
| 4 | Cannabis use disorder/addiction/dependence[131] |
| 5 | Drug addiction[137] |
| 6 | Cannabis withdrawal symptoms[132] |
| 7 | Anxiety[133,135] |
| 8 | Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome[139,140] |
| 9 | Chronic bronchitis and chronic cough[121,122] |
| 10 | Increased risk of motor vehicle accidents[125,126] |
| 11 | Unintentional overdose in children[128,129] |
- Citation: Samuel S, Michael M, Tadros M. Should gastroenterologists prescribe cannabis? The highs, the lows and the unknowns. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(18): 4210-4230
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v11/i18/4210.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v11.i18.4210