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Study Shows Cannabis Protects the Liver From Alcohol Damage - Purple Power - 03-05-2018
Study Shows Cannabis Protects the Liver From Alcohol Damage
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Josh Kaplan
February 27, 2018
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We hear a lot about the effects of cannabis on the brain and body, but rarely do we consider its effects when used in combination with other drugs, like alcohol. Studying the health impacts of both alcohol and cannabis on their own is valuable, but it doesnt always reflect the publics use patterns. Therefore, its important to understand the impact that the combination of alcohol and cannabis has on health outcomes. A recent study took up this challenge by investigating the effect of cannabis consumption on alcoholic liver disease.
What Is Alcoholic Liver Disease?
Drinking a lot of alcohol over many years causes liver disease by consistently elevating levels of inflammation. Alcohol directly damages liver cells and causes an inflammatory response. Additionally, alcohol disturbs the walls of the intestine, leading to a recruitment of inflammatory cells to repair the damage......
https://www.leafly.com/news/health/cannabis-and-alcoholic-liver-disease