Cannabis Use Tied to Genetic Damage and Increased Cancer Risk
A study published in Addiction Biology links cannabis use to significant genetic and cellular damage, increasing cancer risks and potentially affecting future generations. The research identifies cannabis as a genotoxic substance, capable of causing DNA mutations and mitochondrial dysfunction, which can lead to cancer, premature aging, and birth defects. These findings suggest that the genetic damage from cannabis could be passed down through generations, raising concerns about its long-term impact and implications for cannabis legalization discussions.