The evidence is stacking up that the drug is associated with a greater likelihood of heart problems. While most Americans consider marijuana safe, new research published this week found that use of the drug is associated with a higher risk of stroke and heart attack, including among younger adults.

A major new review published on June 17 in the medical journal Heart has raised alarms about the cardiovascular risks of marijuana, suggesting it may pose a greater threat for heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death than other illicit drugs like cocaine and opioids.

Using marijuana doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, especially from stroke and heart attacks, a large new study found.