Cerebrovascular Complications Associated with Marijuana Use

Prevalence of Cerebrovascular Accidents Among the US Population With Substance Use Disorders: A Nationwide Study

“…Current evidence is not clear regarding the association between stroke and marijuana use. While studies by Bayan Moustafa et al and a few others showed a higher risk of stroke in marijuana users [ 4 , 27 , 28 ], others did not find any association between stroke and marijuana [ 29 , 30 ]. In our study, the use of marijuana was associated with higher odds of stroke.…”

Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Stroke: Increased Risk or Potential for Protection—A Narrative Review

“…Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most common, and best studied, phytocannabinoids [5]. THC is considered the main psychotropic component of the cannabis plant [6] and its effects include cognitive impairment, altered sense of time, or mood changes [7]. CBD is nonpsychotropic, though its mechanisms are much less studied [7].…”

“…THC is considered the main psychotropic component of the cannabis plant [6] and its effects include cognitive impairment, altered sense of time, or mood changes [7]. CBD is nonpsychotropic, though its mechanisms are much less studied [7]. Therapeutic actions of THC and CBD include the ability to act as anti-inflammatory agents, and neuroprotection [8].…”

“…Cannabinoids can be divided into endocannabinoids, synthetic, and phytocannabinoids [7]. Synthetic cannabinoids include prescription and illicit compounds.…”

“…Synthetic cannabinoids include prescription and illicit compounds. Spice and K2 are two synthetic cannabinoids with a high potential for abuse, and they exhibit high affinity for the CB1 receptor [7].…”