Marijuana Use May Lead to Gum Disease
Long-term marijuana use may lead to gum disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Marijuana (cannabis) is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. According to a 2014 survey conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), as many as 22.2 million people used cannabis in the previous month. Marijuana use is common among teenagers. NIDA reports that nearly 20% of 12th graders are currently using marijuana. Short [...]