Could Cannabis Use Raise Dementia Risk? Hospital Data Suggests a Possible Connection

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00:00Could cannabis use raise dementia risk? Hospital data suggests a possible

00:04connection. A study reveals cannabis users hospitalized face higher dementia

00:09risk within five years than others, linking heavy use to memory issues and

00:13brain changes, highlighting potential long-term cognitive effects. Dr. Daniel

00:22Myron's study of six million people aged 45 plus found those hospitalized for

00:26cannabis use faced higher dementia risk. Compared to other groups, 16,275

00:32received acute care. 60% were male and admissions of this group quintupled during

00:37the time of the studies. The number of individuals receiving acute cannabis

00:42treatment rose from 252 in 2008 to 2,508 in 2021. After adjusting for

00:49socioeconomic and health differences, these individuals were 1.23 times more

00:54likely to develop dementia than those with all cause acute care and 1.72 times

00:59more likely than the general population. The study notes cannabis isn't a direct

01:07dementia cause, only examining severe cases needing care. Dr. Colleen Weber

01:12suggests regular use might increase dementia risk by altering brain

01:16structure or worsening conditions like depression and isolation, known risk

01:21factors. Depression, social isolation, and high blood pressure are linked to

01:25cannabis use, which may also alleviate some dementia symptoms. However, the study is

01:31inconclusive, only examining severe cases requiring ER visits or hospitalization.

01:36More research is needed to understand cannabis's impact on dementia risk. The study

01:42doesn't establish a direct link between cannabis use and dementia, but highlights

01:47concerns about heavy chronic use-harming brain function. It may exacerbate

01:51dementia risk factors like depression and hypertension, serving as a caution for

01:56frequent users, especially older adults.