Fathers and Sons need to know about Marijuana and Cancer
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Father's Day at Risk for
Male Marijuana Users
Health Canada Warns of
Marijuana
Risks and Side Effects
Lincoln, CA—June 16, 2016--Smart Approaches to
Marijuana Canada on June 15th. 2016 obtained a document produced by Health
Canada in which the agency acknowledges, and warns of specific risks associated
with the use of marijuana products for medical purposes.
"When the product should not be used:
under the age of 25, are allergic to any cannabinoid or to smoke, have serious
liver, kidney, heart or lung disease, have a personal or family history of
serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia, psychosis, depression, or
bipolar disorder, are pregnant, are planning to get pregnant, or are
breast-feeding, are a man who wishes to start a family, have a history of
alcohol or drug abuse or substance dependence."
Marijuana products can reduce blood levels of
testosterone, effecting sperm production, enough to render an individual
sterile.
Even if a mother has never used cannabis, DNA
damage from cannabis use can be passed on by father's sperm causing serious and
fatal illnesses in offspring and may affect future generations.
Marijuana may significantly increase a man’s
risk of developing an aggressive type of testicular cancer. This cancer tends
to strike between the ages of 20-25 and accounts for 40% of all testicular
cancer cases.
Scientific references available upon request.
See attached Health Canada Warning brochure. By Canadian law, this brochure
must be provided to purchasers of marijuana for medical purposes.
Media Contacts:
Pamela McColl SAM Canada
samcanadanet@gmail.com