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The Shocking Things Smoking Pot Does to the Brain and Body
Smoking Marijuana is The Most Dangerous Way of Using It
Although most people smoke their pot, the truth is that this is the most dangerous way of consuming it. Using it in food, as a tea, or making oils or tinctures are all safer methods of consumption. However, if you truly enjoy using it, a vaporizer is the best alternate option. Vaporizing, sometimes referred to as a bong, is better than just rolling a blunt.
Although not as dangerous as tobacco smoke, marijuana smoke is still irritating to the lungs and contains some of the same toxins, carcinogens, and irritants as tobacco smoke. Smoke damages the lungs, whether it’s cigarette smoke, wood smoke, or marijuana smoke. Again, a review of available studies done in 2013 showed that heavy, long term smoking of pot can lead to lung cancer or pulmonary disease; however, there is definitely a much bigger risk of developing these things with tobacco use.
If you are using marijuana for pain relief, consuming it orally in a food substance is the best way to go. Topical solutions of marijuana, such as lotions and ointments, are best used as analgesics and anti-inflammatories.
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