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Nov 4 • 5 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
High-THC Cannabis Products Linked to Immediate Psychosis and Addiction

Cannabis today is far stronger—and far more dangerous—than most people realize.

Just one hit of high-THC vapes or concentrates can trigger psychosis or schizophrenia symptoms within hours, according to a review of 221,000 people.

Hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions can strike almost instantly—and with THC levels pushing 90%, dependence is nearly inevitable.

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As marijuana legalization spreads nationwide and young Americans increasingly view cannabis as harmless, new research reveals a paradox: Modern products such as vapes, dabs, and concentrates with high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the main psychoactive ingredient, are triggering serious mental health problems at rates far higher than the marijuana of previous generations.Image
Using cannabis products with high levels of THC is linked with increased risk for psychosis or schizophrenia, especially within 12 hours after use, a new review of 99 studies found.

theepochtimes.com/health/high-th…
Modern Cannabis Packs Unprecedented Punch

Using highly concentrated THC products was consistently linked to mental health risks such as psychosis, schizophrenia, and addiction.

The review, recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, examined studies conducted between 1977 and 2023, finding that high-THC products showed consistent associations with increased risks of psychosis and schizophrenia. The study involved more than 221,000 participants from 15 countries.Image
From the 1960s to the 1980s, typical THC levels in cannabis flower increased from 2 to 4 percent to the current average of 20 percent.

Modern vaping devices can deliver THC concentrations ranging from 70 to 90 percent, significantly exceeding previous levels and raising concerns about the associated health risks, researchers noted.Image

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Nov 3
Scientists Accidentally Discover Laser-Free LASIK Alternative

A lab mistake revealed that a tiny electric current can soften the cornea like clay—then lock it into perfect focus.

In early tests, vision was reshaped in minutes.

And doctors were stunned: it showed signs of repairing eye damage once thought irreversible.

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Even more surprising? It might prevent infection entirely.
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Unlike doxycycline, piperacillin targets the Lyme disease bacteria specifically, sparing the gut microbiome from the disruption that typically accompanies doxycycline use.Image
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Researchers Found Unvaccinated Children Healthier Than Vaccinated, Didn’t Publish Findings

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For centuries, healers believed every wrinkle, gray hair, and burst of vitality came from one source: your kidney’s vital energy.

Now scientists are confirming two sharp aging spikes—around 44 and 60—that align almost exactly with what ancient medicine predicted.

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Women undergo major developmental changes every seven years, while men undergo them every eight years.Image
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