From the health.com link that references this article includes edibles
Previous studies have suggested that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the molecule responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, acts on receptors that are found in the central nervous system and in the heart and blood vessels. This interaction between THC and blood vessels may provide a pathway for cannabis to promote inflammation and the buildup of plaque, ultimately leading to CAD. The same effects would not necessarily be expected with the use of cannabidiol (CBD), another active ingredient in cannabis and hemp that is commonly extracted for products that do not contain THC.
So you are indeed correct. To a point. The ICU observation doesn’t minimize the risks of cannabis but provides a perspective on the prevalence of the issue, and the tone in your responses is likely behind the downvotes you are lamenting.
Regardless, thank you for sharing the links, they were helpful.
LinkOpensChest_wav@lemmy.one 11 months ago
This pales in comparison to the damaging effects of alcohol on the heart and the rest of the body
phoneymouse@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Idk heart disease is kind of a big deal. Using neither is probably best.
LinkOpensChest_wav@lemmy.one 11 months ago
Bad take, considering how helpful cannabis can be to those who use it, how little evidence there is to show that it drastically increases one’s risk of heart disease, and how many substances we consume with far worse side effects (e.g., SSRIs, aspirin, acetaminophen, etc.)
On the other hand, alcohol has no benefits when taken internally.
phoneymouse@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Still too early to really say for sure. You don’t really know yourself and you aren’t citing any studies.