Question 1

is smoking weed bad for health?

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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 2

can i get pneunmonia from smoking weed?

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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 3

is smoking weed bad or another dumb boomer thing?

Accepted Answer

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 4

how to know if i got pneunmonia from smoking weed?

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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 5

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

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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 6

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

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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 7

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

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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.

Question 8

please tell me, are pipes healthier than tobbaco blunts when smoking weed?

Accepted Answer

Although: There are medical indications for use of cannabis - there are significant health risks with it's use regardless of how it is smoked.

Question 9

can smoking weed kill you?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: It is not thought that intoxication with marijuana or cannabis would be lethal in the conventional sense. An individual who was susceptible to it could theoretically experience psychosis and this would be life threatening.  Additionally, the possibility of motor impairment could lead to challenges with operating a motor vehicle and a catastrophic accident could lead to premature death.  Stay safe!

Question 10

side effects of smoking weed?

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Lots: Possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. You might feel tired, have poor concentration, slowed reaction times & slowed problem solving. Some people develop a dry mouth, have a rapid heart rate or may feel hungry.

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