North Adams, MA
A 21-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to smoke weed with a minor concussion?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
No: No, it is not safe to smoke weed after a concussion. The smoke is toxic to the human body, and may cause changes in blood pressure and in blood vessel tone (the tightness of the blood vessels).
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Dr. Anthony Vertinoanswered
Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
No: Introducing any drug into a brain that has been damaged is not a good idea.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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