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Study Finds Recreational Cannabis Legalization Linked to Increased Heart Attack Admissions

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An analysis of over 50 million patient discharge records indicates that the legalization of recreational cannabis in the US is associated with a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease. This finding is published in the open access journal BMJ Open and highlights potential public health implications of cannabis legalization.

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