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The short-term effects of cannabis are caused by many chemical compounds in the cannabis plant, including 113 [clarification needed] different cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol, and 120 terpenes, [1] which allow its drug to have various psychological and physiological effects on the human body.
A 2012 special report by the British Lung Foundation concluded that cannabis smoking was linked to many adverse effects, including bronchitis and lung cancer. [83] They identified cannabis smoke as a carcinogen and also said awareness of the danger was low compared with the high awareness of the dangers of smoking tobacco particularly among ...
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found while cigarette smoke damaged lungs, moderate marijuana smokers showed greater lung capacities than non-users.
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.
A survey of American adults found that many erroneously believe it is safer for the lungs to smoke weed than tobacco, and that any secondhand smoke from marijuana is also safer.
What are effects of smoking marijuana on the lungs? Marijuana could cause a type of emphysema more than tobacco smoking, new study finds. Smoking marijuana can raise risk of lung disease, chest ...
A limited number of studies have examined the effects of cannabis smoking on the respiratory system. [102] Chronic heavy marijuana smoking is associated with respiratory infections, [103] coughing, production of sputum, wheezing, and other symptoms of chronic bronchitis. [51]
Cannabis — aka pot, weed or marijuana — is legal in 23 states, making it more accessible than ever. (Illustration: Lucie Wimetz; Photo: Getty Images) (Illustration by Lucie Wimetz / Photo ...