Regular cannabis users need 220% more sedatives for medical procedures than nonusers

People who regularly use cannabis need a 220 percent higher dose of sedatives during medical procedures, according to a new study.

Tetrahydrocannabinol, an ingredient in the plant, is known to interact with the cannabinoid receptors in the body, and that could affect how drugs such as opioids and benzodiazepines interact with them. Mark Twardowski, a doctor of osteopathic medicine and lead author of the study, told Newsweek, “The study opens our eyes to the hidden effects of cannabis. Even though it is now legal in many states and some countries, it is still a substance that has real and meaningful effects on the human body that at this point are poorly understood and warrant caution.”

Asked whether there is a safe amount of cannabis to use, Twardowski said, “No data exists to my knowledge as to whether a 'safe dose' of cannabis has been determined. Those who choose to use cannabis regularly certainly need to be aware that the use may have effects on their medical care, including the doses of medications required to maintain comfort for procedures.

That's true for regular drinkers...(not sure of percent tho)

I've had two hip replacements and that's bullshit.

Quick reminder about 'studies'. If it hasn't been peer reviewed & duplicated it's just some people going 'this is interesting and we should find out if it's actually a thing.' The media is super irresponsible about this (hence why eggs alternate between good and bad every 2 days)

100% true. Nitrous at the dentist does next to nothing for me.

Not sure how true that is. I don’t use drugs of any sort, other than those relating to next statement, but I was injected so much while getting my 6 stents that the last 2 had to go without meds. My body fought it off. I imagine that happens a lot

Click bait 'science'?

Yea.... ok.

Lol just curious... Do all of your statistics come from such low counts? 'Almost all 5 of people I know, don't care' ... Seriously?

'assessed the medical records of 250 patients, including 25 who regularly used cannabis.' What an insanely small population sample.

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