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Over time, the marijuana gateway hypothesis has been studied more and more. In one published study, the use of marijuana was shown not a reliable gateway cause of illicit drug use. [67] However, social factors and environment influence drug use and abuse, making the gateway effects of cannabis different for those in differing social circumstances.
Cannabis smoke was listed as a cancer agent in California in 2009. [31] A study by the British Lung Foundation published in 2012 identifies cannabis smoke as a carcinogen and also finds awareness of the danger is low compared with the high awareness of the dangers of smoking tobacco particularly among younger users. Other observations include ...
Growing evidence suggests marijuana may be linked to certain heart problems. What's not clear is whether the heart risks are from smoking or if it’s the THC in weed that could be harmful.
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association is shedding light on the potential dangers of marijuana use for those with cardiac issues.
Last but not least: your waistline. In spite of the so-called munchies, evidence shows smoking marijuana is associated with lower rates of obesity and diabetes.
The overall health risks are 10% higher in pipe smokers than in non-smokers. [6] However, pipe or cigar smokers who are former-cigarette smokers might retain a habit of smoke inhalation. [6] In such cases, there is a 30% increase in the risk of heart disease and a nearly three times greater risk of developing COPD. [6]
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Cannabis smoking (known colloquially as smoking weed or smoking pot) is the inhalation of smoke or vapor released by heating the flowers, leaves, or extracts of cannabis and releasing the main psychoactive chemical, Δ 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is absorbed into the bloodstream via the lungs.