Cannabis use raises risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, other drugs, major review suggests

Cannabis use raises risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, other drugs, major review suggests

Marijuana users may face twice the risk of cardiovascular death, research finds

Cannabis use has been associated with twice the risk of cardiovascular death in a major study. (iStock)

A UK Biobank study found that women have a higher risk of cannabis-related cardiovascular mortality than men. (iStock)

Several studies pinpointed troubling risks for younger cannabis users. (iStock)

Regular cannabis use can be dangerous if not tracked, a doctor cautioned. (iStock)

One doctor likened the use of marijuana to the effects of smoking cigarettes in terms of damage to the heart and lungs. (LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)