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High potency Cannabis strains are causing addiction & withdrawal
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[quote:MountainTux NLI:MV8zOTUzMjAxXzcxNDUwOTIzXzg0NUZBRjdG] [quote:Cannabis Kills People:MV8zOTUzMjAxXzcxNDUwODc0XzY2OEVBNEFF] [quote:PharmaceuticalsKillPeople:MV8zOTUzMjAxXzcxNDUwNTY0Xzc3NEQwNkJD] [quote:MountainTux NLI:MV8zOTUzMjAxXzcxNDUwNDc2XzgxOUEzQ0U2] [quote:PharmaceuticalsKillPeople:MV8zOTUzMjAxXzcxNDUwNDQ1XzMzQkUzRTlG] He doesn't address points. It's amazing how opiates make the brain Swiss cheese. [/quote] Good Morning! (At least here,) and Happy Friday! I see Francis is in his reticent stage, mostly ignoring. He must've just dropped - he won't be any fun for a while. Hope your week went well! :penguin: [/quote] We're having a Cannabis party [/quote] With the the drug smoking and the redbull your teeth must be a right mess Angelique. [/quote] Wow... I swear, you watch and watch until RIGHT before it drops off the page, then self-bump with inane crap. Why not actually discuss, explain or defend your bullshit? Could it be that even YOU know that your tripe is indefensible, and yet you JUST can't bear to see your only perceived connection - your foolish threads - drop off the front page? And then to make an assumptive insult such as this - you're really stretching, Francis. Isn't that what you get mad at OTHER people for... making assumptions about you? OUR assumptions are founded, however, unlike yours. And I'm PRETTY sure she's heard of toothpaste. I'd be far more concerned for yourself, were i you: ------------------------------------------ 5 Ways Opioids Can Affect Teeth and Gums Posted November 26, 2018 Woman with tablets and water Drug abuse is considered one of the most devastating health problems worldwide. In recent years, medical professionals have focused on the harmful effects of opioids, an addictive pain reliever. Long-term opioid use can cause a range of medical conditions and oral health problems. Consider five ways opioids can affect teeth and gums. 1. Tooth decay – Studies show that people addicted to opioids often stop taking care of themselves, including daily brushing and flossing their teeth, and seeing the dentist for checkups and cleanings. Neglected oral care can increase tooth decay and cause tooth loss. 2. Dry mouth – Regular use of opioids can dry out oral tissues and reduce the amount of saliva the mouth produces. Saliva naturally lubricates the mouth and keeps tissues moist. It also removes food particles stuck between teeth and along the gumline. It controls oral acids and bacteria that attack tooth surfaces and causes decay and bad breath. 3. Acid reflux – Opioid users tend to have increased amounts of acid reflux, which can damage tooth enamel and gum tissues. 4. Weakened teeth and gum tissues – Opioid users who neglect their oral health may experience several other problems, such as: Bruxism – Users are more prone to grind their teeth, which can crack and break enamel and weaken the jaw. Reduced blood flow to oral tissues – Blood contains oxygen that helps keep tissues healthy. Decreased blood flow to oral tissues can cause them to die and weaken tooth structures including the jaw. Mouth sores and ulcers – Diminished blood flow and reduced saliva can increase the development of painful mouth sores and ulcers. 5. Masked pain – Since opioids reduce pain, people may not detect changes in their teeth and gums, such as decay and periodontal disease. Studies show that some opioid users apply the drug directly into the teeth and gums to dull dental pain. They put off seeing a dentist until experiencing significant oral health problems. https://www.ameritasinsight.com/wellness/dental/opioids-affect-on-oral-health ------------------------------------------ NEXT! :penguin: [/quote]
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A new study raises concerns that this rise in high-potency cannabis strains may also be increasing the risk that new users will develop cannabis use disorder.
Symptoms of cannabis use disorder — also known as marijuana use disorder — include cravings, withdrawal, lack of control, and negative effects on a person’s life.
According to the authors of the study, published Dec. 17 in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, the average tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level of cannabis in the United States increased from 3.5 percent in 1994 to 12.3 percent in 2012.
The researchers also found that young people who started using cannabis when the average national potency was higher were more likely to go on to develop one or more symptoms of cannabis use disorder within a year of use.
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