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Marijuana Smoking Didn’t Cause Emphysema

It is quite natural to have concerns about inhaling smoke into ones lungs, especially when we consider the damaging effects of cigarette smoking. However, smoking cannabis (marijuana) has continued to demonstrate a lack of similar damage when studied. This study evaluated the oxidant material created by macrophages in the air sacs of the lungs, comparing […]

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Marijuana Does Not Interfere With Ending Tobacco

Tobacco and cannabis (marijuana) are frequently used together, and this study set out to determine if the usage of marijuana interfered with the success of those wishing to cease tobacco usage. 1,246 treatment-seeking tobacco smokers were enrolled in this study, and 220 of those were current marijuana users. Outcomes were determined after 12 weeks of […]