Frequent cannabis users wake up with their “stress hormone” already elevated

Frequent cannabis users may be waking up with elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, per ScienceDaily. The finding suggests their daily stress rhythms could be disrupted, raising questions about whether using cannabis to manage stress might, over time, interfere with the body's natural stress-response system.

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