Question 1

can smoking weed cause periodontal (gum) disease?

Accepted Answer

Not well known: I do not know of any well-established correlation between smoking marijuana and incidence of periodontal disease.

Question 2

was wondering if i stop smoking weed will my teeth/gums heal?

Accepted Answer

Will help a lot: Smoking will cause constriction of blood vessel in the gingiva, gingival fibrosis, root surface roughness, and ultimately insufficient tissue repair due to reduced vascularization.  Stop smoking weed will definitely help your teeth and gums heal better.

Question 3

why is my gum not pinkish in colour? it is quite dark like purple. im not smoking

Accepted Answer

Dark Gums: It may be the natural color of your gums if you have a dark complection. More than likely it can be inflammation from gum disease.  If you haven't had a dental examination and a cleaning recently i suggest you schedule to get it checked.  A third possibility is that it is associated with some sort of pathology.  The only way to know is to have a thorough exam and diagnosis with your dentist.

Question 4

is smoking weed bad for health?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Like anything in life, excessive use of marijuana or any cannabis product can be harmful. Smoked cannabis can lead to the same carcinogenic risk that smoked tobacco use gives. So non smoked is safer. It has long been known that chronic daily marijuana use also leads to issues with poor follow through on daily tasks and the "pothead" syndrome that leads to poverty. Lastly, psychosis remains a risk.

Question 5

can i get pneunmonia from smoking weed?

Accepted Answer

No: Very heavy use of marijuana, like very heavy use of tobacco, may increase the chance of bronchitis, which in some cases can lead to pneumonia, but even this would be very unusual.  If you also smoke cigarettes, those are far more likely to open you up to lung infections than does marijuana.  Consider pneumovax, h. Flu vaccine and influenza vaccines as well.

Question 6

is smoking weed bad or another dumb boomer thing?

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Bad: It impairs judgement as much alcohol does and is responsible for many traffic accidents.  Long term use may damage the airways, lungs and brain.

Question 7

how to know if i got pneunmonia from smoking weed?

Accepted Answer

Ask your physician: If cannabis was a contributing factor to development of pneumonia.   Marijuana smoke contains bronchial irritants. Inhalation with marijuana is more prolonged ; deeper than with tobacco.  Higher combustion temperatures are reached because it is smoked to a shorter butt.  This leads to a carboxyhemoglobin concentration that is 5 x ^ than tobacco. 3 x more tar is inhaled. Prolonged use of cannabis &gt;.

Question 8

need advice on what is the the bad affects smoking weed?

Accepted Answer

Mood, energy, etc: If you have bipolar mood disorder or schizophrenia, marijuana can aggravate those illnesses.  Children and early adolescents often are unsettled by the drug's psychological and behavioral effects. Otherwise, the major risks in healthy adult heavy users are lung problems and loss of energy and motivation . Some data suggest lower sperm count and weight gain, but not enough for most users to notice.

Question 9

which are the pros and cons about smoking weed/majiuana?

Accepted Answer

Pro- v symptoms of: Specific medical conditions. Con-  possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, paranoia, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. Fatigue, poor concentration, slowed reaction times ; slowed problem solving. Some people develop a dry mouth, have a rapid heart rate or may feel hungry.

Question 10

could you tell me what are harmful effects of smoking weed?

Accepted Answer

Possible  effects...: Possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. Fatigue, poor concentration, slowed reaction times & slowed problem solving.

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Why is my gum not pinkish in colour? it is quite dark like purple. im not smoking

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Is smoking weed bad for health?

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Can i get pneunmonia from smoking weed?

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Is smoking weed bad or another dumb boomer thing?

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How to know if i got pneunmonia from smoking weed?

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Need advice on what is the the bad affects smoking weed?

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