Journal of Addiction / 2015 / Article / Tab 1 / Review Article
The Cannabis Dilemma: A Review of Its Associated Risks and Clinical Efficacy Medical manifestations Associated pathophysiology Cannabis induced arteritis [44 , 45 ], cannabis induced posterior circulation stroke [46 ], and myocardial infarction [47 ] This is likely due to the vasoconstrictor effect of cannabis Chronic cough, bullous emphysema, and chronic obstructive lung disorder [48 , 49 ] Cannabis smoke is known to contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other carcinogens In addition, heavy use of cannabis is likely to lead to generalized airway inflammation Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome [50 ] This seems to be a paradoxical effect associated with the usage of cannabis Adipose tissue insulin resistance, pancreatitis [51 , 52 ] Proven underlying mechanisms have not been ascertained