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Cannabis is valid in many countries, but this does not mean that it has no side effects. Talking about India, Hashish and Marijuana were banned in India under the NDPS Act in 1985. The intoxication of cannabis affects the person in many ways such as anxiety, increasing discomfort, affecting the ability to think and understanding, increasing heart rate, etc. Recently, a new study has been published in preventable medicine reports, stating that people who have cannabis consumption disorders are more than three times the risk of oral cancer, especially lips or tongue cancer. This study was studied in this study based on the medical records of more than 45,000 patients at the University of California, especially on the medical records of more than 45,000 patients at the University of California. Has come.

What does the study say?

Canabis use disorder (CUD), also called cannabis addiction or Marijuana addiction, is a mental health condition where the consumption of cannabis by the person causes serious problems in his life and he does not stop it despite negative consequences. It does not mean smoking sometimes for entertainment, but it can mean repeated smoking. Previous research suggests that people who drink about 14 or more joints a week are more likely to have cannabis use disorders.

What is the relationship between CUD and oral cancer?

The research included 45,129 adults who initially did not have oral cancer. In 5 years, 949 adults had a CUD and 0.74 percent of them later had oral cancer, while those who did not have CUD had this risk only 0.23 percent. After adjusting factors such as Ayu, Gender, Body Mass Index and Smoking conditions, the risk of oral cancer was 3.25th in CUD patients. In smokers, this risk increases even more, especially in those who have history of both CUD and smoking, the risk increases by six times.

How can cannabis increase the risk of mouth cancer?

The smoke of cannabis contains many cancer -causing chemicals like tobacco, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, benzos[ए]Pyrin and phenol are included. These toxins can damage the cells of the mouth and respiratory tract, causing cancer-changes even without tobacco consumption. Promise research suggests that marijuana smoke can damage DNA, can cause mutation and reduce immunity, especially in lips, such as lips and lungs.
Experts say that many people do not consider this habit to be dangerous, but this research also challenges the notion that Marijuana is a ‘safe’ drug.