Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Leading Neurologist Warns: Even Cannabis Can Cause Strokes
A famous Indian doctor says that even cannabis, which some people think is safe, can cause serious problems like strokes and seizures.
He's worried that more young people are using drugs, and he wants the government to do more to help people understand the risks and get treatment.
Dr. Joy Dev Mukherji, a top Indian neurologist, warns against recreational drug use
Cannabis can trigger strokes, seizures, and cardiac complications
Growing social acceptance of drugs is 'deeply alarming'
2.8% of Indians used cannabis in 2019, with highest prevalence in UP, Punjab
Opioid use at 2.1%, highest in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh
- Who
- Dr. Joy Dev Mukherji, Indian neurologists, young drug users
- What
- Warned about risks of recreational drug use, especially cannabis
- When
- In an ANI podcast
- Where
- India
- Why
- To raise awareness about the dangers of drug use
Prohibitionists
Reformists
Drug use consequences
Prohibitionists
Can cause strokes, seizures, and other health issues
Reformists
Potential benefits and responsible use can be discussed
- Drug use prevalence in India (2019)
- 2.8% for cannabis, 2.1% for opioids
- Highest cannabis use states
- Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, Delhi
- Highest opioid use states
- Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram