Marijuana's health impacts—good and bad—are coming into focus. While marijuana has therapeutic value, experts say older adults should be mindful it can interfere with medication and exacerbate chronic conditions. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is made from the cannabis plant and has been studied for many conditions, including pain, seizures, and anxiety.
The health risks of cannabis depend in part on how you use the drug. Brain changes and other cannabis side effects need more study, say Yale researchers. The combination of meth and marijuana can lead to serious side effects for the person using the marijuana. These include a risk of overdose from the interaction of the two substances.
New legislation is helping scientists and manufacturers study the effects of cannabis and develop guidelines for use. Marijuana or 'weed' is not technically a depressant; however, this drug can have depressant effects. Learn more about marijuana's effects and how it interacts with other substances.