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Study Links Cannabis Use to Higher Dementia Risk

4/16/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences reveals alarming findings: adults hospitalized for cannabis use are 23% more likely to develop dementia within five years, a risk that skyrockets to 72% for those admitted. This extensive research examined data from over six million individuals aged 45 to 105 from 2008 to 2021, raising critical concerns about cannabis and cognitive health.

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A groundbreaking study from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences reveals alarming findings: adults hospitalized for cannabis use are 23% more likely to develop dementia within five years, a risk that skyrockets to 72% for those admitted. This extensive research examined data from over six million individuals aged 45 to 105 from 2008 to 2021, raising critical concerns about cannabis and cognitive health.