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Lower risk guidelines / Cannabis & Pre-existing Medical Conditions

CANNABIS & PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Cannabis and psychiatric conditions

Cannabis users that experience dependence appear to have higher rates of psychiatric disorders compared to frequent users without dependence.(1)

Cannabis and blood pressure

Chronic users may experience acute effects including decreased heart rate, lower blood pressure, and postural hypotension. (1) 

Page References:

  1. Cannabis Use. In Dynamed Pluse [database online]. EBSCO Information Services. http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T912430/Cannabis-use. Updated April 27, 2018. Accessed November 16, 2018.

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