What’s more, the people who simultaneously used alcohol and marijuana were at a greater risk of experiencing problems from their alcohol use, compared with those who used only alcohol. The study was presented here on Monday (Oct. 31) at the meeting of the American Public Health Association. And in states where marijuana is legal, policymakers might consider requiring warning labels on marijuana products about the risks of combining the substance with alcohol, Subbaraman said. People who used alcohol and marijuana separately were not at increased risk of alcohol-related problems compared to those who used only alcohol. However, the 2015 study also found that people who used the two substances simultaneously were at greater risk for drunken driving than those who used the two substances separately.

Source: Huffington Post November 03, 2016 17:38 UTC