Cannabis Use and Auditory Effects
Introduction to Auditory Risks
- Frequent concomitant tobacco use confounds respiratory and potentially auditory outcomes, according to Praxis Medical Insights 1
- The American College of Cardiology and other guideline societies may recommend caution with cannabis use due to potential adverse cardiovascular events, including arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, and orthostatic hypotension 1, 2
Neurological and Systemic Effects
- Heavy cannabis use causes altered gray matter volume and cortical thickness in key brain regions, particularly with adolescent use, as reported by Praxis Medical Insights 1
- Disrupted connectivity in the prefrontal cortex affects sensory processing and decision-making, according to Praxis Medical Insights 1
- Changes in glutamate and dopamine signaling could theoretically affect auditory perception circuits, as noted by Praxis Medical Insights 1
- Adverse cardiovascular events, including arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, and orthostatic hypotension, are associated with heavy cannabis use, as reported by the British Journal of Anaesthesia and Praxis Medical Insights 1, 2
- Respiratory effects, including chronic bronchitis and COPD, are associated with smoked cannabis, according to Praxis Medical Insights 1
- Cannabis use disorder develops in approximately 10% of chronic adult users, with withdrawal symptoms including irritability, sleep disturbances, and abdominal pain, as reported by Praxis Medical Insights 1, 3