Behavior Health and Wellness Blog
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of conditions that obstruct airflow and lead to breathing difficulties. COPD encompasses diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. With COPD, reduced airflow occurs through the airways, which are the tubes responsible for carrying air in and out of your lungs due to one or more of the following listed below: COPD is typically caused by cigarette smoking, but long-term exposure to
Frequent and high-dose marijuana consumption, particularly on a daily or near-daily basis, can lead to disorientation and induce feelings of anxiety and paranoia. Those who engage in marijuana use are at an increased risk of experiencing temporary psychosis, characterized by hallucinations, paranoia, and a detachment from reality, as well as enduring mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, which entails perceiving or hearing things that aren’t present. This link between marijuana
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), encompassing heart disease and stroke, afflict millions worldwide. The primary culprit among heart conditions in the United States is coronary heart disease, colloquially known as coronary artery disease. This condition entails the gradual narrowing of blood vessels responsible for transporting blood to the heart. A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is obstructed or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, resulting in
Further research on the effects of secondhand marijuana smoke is imperative, given the uncertainties surrounding its health implications. While the known risks of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, such as cardiovascular and respiratory issues, prompt concerns about similar health hazards from marijuana smoke, additional studies are needed to elucidate this connection. Secondhand marijuana smoke shares many toxic and carcinogenic compounds with tobacco smoke, often in higher concentrations, amplifying the potential