There's a Scientific Reason Regular Cannabis Users Wake Up More Stressed
New research suggests a correlation between frequent cannabis consumption and elevated morning stress hormone levels.
What happened
Frequent cannabis use is associated with higher levels of stress hormones upon waking. The study identifies a connection between daily or frequent consumption and altered hormonal regulation during the morning hours. Coverage from Nautilus, U.S.
News & World Report, and ScienceAlert emphasizes the scientific mechanisms behind this link, contrasting current findings with the belief that marijuana acts as a stress-reliever. While KOIN.com notes the presence of nuance in the findings, the specific biological processes driving this hormonal increase remain subject to ongoing scientific discussion. Future reports may clarify whether this trend persists across different consumption methods or frequencies.
Current coverage does not yet specify if these hormonal levels normalize with long-term abstinence or if specific strains of cannabis influence the reported outcomes.
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Coverage (5)
- Frequent Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Morning Stress Hormone Levels Nautilus | Science · 17h ago
- Frequent Marijuana Use Linked To Higher Stress Hormone Levels U.S. News & World Report · 17h ago
- Think Marijuana Helps Relax? New Study Links Cannabis With Higher Levels Of Stress Hormone Health and Me · 17h ago
- ‘A lot of nuance’: OSU study links frequent marijuana consumption with high stress levels KOIN.com · 17h ago
- There's a Scientific Reason Regular Cannabis Users Wake Up More Stressed ScienceAlert · 17h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the primary finding of the study?
The study links frequent cannabis use to higher levels of stress hormones in the body upon waking.
Which institution conducted this research?
The research was conducted at Oregon State University.
Does the study suggest cannabis is universally stressful?
Reporting indicates there is significant nuance to the findings, though it specifically challenges the perception that cannabis usage consistently promotes relaxation.
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