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Marijuana and hyperthermia

F G Walter1, T A Bey, D S Ruschke

  • 1Valley Medical Center, Fresno, CA, USA

Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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This study reports the first case of life-threatening hyperthermia linked solely to marijuana use. The patient experienced severe heatstroke symptoms after consuming cannabis and exercising, highlighting a potential risk of marijuana in hot conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental Medicine
  • Cannabinoid Research

Background:

  • Laboratory studies suggest marijuana may induce hyperthermia in animals and humans.
  • Clinical reports of life-threatening hyperthermia solely from marijuana use are absent.