Marijuana Users Under Age 50 Are 6 Times More Likely to Suffer Heart Attacks, Study Finds

‘A fair warning should be made so that the people who are consuming cannabis know that there are risks,’ a researcher says.

A worker removes leaves from marijuana plants to allow more light for growth at Essence Vegas's 54,000-square-foot marijuana cultivation facility in Las Vegas on July 6, 2017. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

A recent study released by a prominent cardiology organization found that regular cannabis users are more likely to suffer heart attacks than people who don’t use the substance.

In a news release issued on March 17, the American College of Cardiology released findings of a retrospective study combined with a meta-analysis of 12 other studies.