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Holi, the festival of colors, is considered a symbol of happiness, enthusiasm and mutual brotherhood. On this day, people forget their grudges and apply colors to each other, distribute sweets and enjoy traditional dishes. In many places, Holi celebration is considered incomplete without Bhang. Consuming bhang in the form of thandai, pakodas or sweets has been a part of the tradition for years. But in this atmosphere of excitement and fun, people often do not pay attention to its quantity, which can cause serious health problems in the future.

Bhang, which is prepared from the Cannabis plant, affects both the body and mind. Some people feel that cannabis is better than alcohol and will not harm the body even if consumed in excess. but it's not like that. Recently, Dr. Alok Chopra has posted a video on his Instagram and explained how excessive consumption of cannabis can harm our health. Also, which people should avoid it?

What's it like to smoke too much cannabis?

On March 3, Alok Chopra, founder director and consultant cardiologist of Ashlok Hospital, Delhi, shared a post on his Instagram. In which he told how drinking too much cannabis on Holi affects our health. In this post, Dr. Chopra told that, even though cannabis has been a part of tradition. But this does not mean that it will not harm our health.

How does cannabis affect the body?

According to Dr. Chopra, hemp is prepared from cannabis. Which contains a psychoactive element called THC. This element affects the brain and nervous system and can cause changes in mental state. Cannabis is taken in the form of food or drink, so its effect starts gradually. This is the reason why many people consume it in large quantities if they do not feel the effect immediately. This can lead to serious reactions and even hospitalization.

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What happens to the body by smoking cannabis?

The effect of cannabis can vary from person to person and sometimes it is completely unexpected. According to Dr. Chopra, consumption of cannabis can cause problems like increased heartbeat, excessive nervousness or panic attacks, hallucination or confusion, lack of ability to decide right and wrong and lack of water in the body.

Who should not smoke cannabis?

According to Dr. Chopra, some people should not consume cannabis at all. Like those who have depression, anxiety or any mental illness. Apart from this, people with hard diseases. Pregnant or lactating women and people under 25 years of age should also not consume cannabis.