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23-Year-Old Suffers Brain Hemorrhage Hours After Consuming Bhang in Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 03:15 AM
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A 23‑year‑old man in Delhi showed signs of a brain hemorrhage six to eight hours after taking bhang, marking a rare medical case.
A 23‑year‑old male resident of Delhi experienced neurological symptoms consistent with a brain hemorrhage roughly six to eight hours after ingesting bhang, according to local reports. Medical personnel who examined the patient identified the condition as a rare complication linked to the recent cannabis intake.
Doctors emphasized that while bhang is traditionally used in certain cultural contexts, its psychoactive properties can, in exceptional cases, trigger severe vascular events in the brain. The patient was admitted to a Delhi hospital where imaging confirmed the hemorrhage, prompting immediate neurosurgical intervention.
Health authorities have urged the public to treat bhang consumption with caution, especially among young adults, and to seek prompt medical attention if any sudden headache, vomiting, or neurological deficits arise after use. The incident underscores the need for further research into the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks associated with cannabis derivatives in India.
Doctors emphasized that while bhang is traditionally used in certain cultural contexts, its psychoactive properties can, in exceptional cases, trigger severe vascular events in the brain. The patient was admitted to a Delhi hospital where imaging confirmed the hemorrhage, prompting immediate neurosurgical intervention.
Health authorities have urged the public to treat bhang consumption with caution, especially among young adults, and to seek prompt medical attention if any sudden headache, vomiting, or neurological deficits arise after use. The incident underscores the need for further research into the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks associated with cannabis derivatives in India.