Cannabis Use and COVID-19: Surprising Scientific Link Uncovered

Similar to smokers, cannabis users are nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization and intensive care when infected with the virus.

A new study indicates that cannabis users face higher risks of serious COVID-19 illness requiring hospitalization and ICU care, similar to tobacco users. However, their mortality rates do not increase. The findings highlight the need for more research on cannabis’s impact on health, especially in viral infections.

Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19
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