Question 1

is smoking marijuana as bad for me as smoking tobacco?

Accepted Answer

No: A difficult question politically, but an easy one medically.  Although marijuana is not without risks - the risk of tobacco smoking are far greater!

Question 2

is smoking marijuana less dangerous for you than smoking tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Both dangerous: Both are dangerous. Marijuana smoke has more carcinogens in it than regular cigarettes do, and people usually inhale and hold the smoke longer with it too. So exposure is very significant -- plus the unspecified additives and possible pesticides that no one really checks for. Alternatively, nicotine is highly addictive, and people usually smoke more regular cigarettes, more often.  Neither is good.

Question 3

is it true that smoking marijuana affects erections the same way smoking tobacco does?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Marijuana and low testosterone:  the two go hand in hand.  Yes, marijuana is a "herb".  Yes, marijuana is a "natural plant".  However, none of that is going to change the fact that marijuana is a one way ticket to low testosterone, erectile dysfunction and fertility problems.  The political debate regarding marijuana may be interesting, but the research shows it to be debilitating and harmful.

Question 4

is smoking organic marijuana as dangerous as smoking tobacco on the pancreas? vapor a better choice?

Accepted Answer

Why pancreas concern: I'd worry much more about my lungs, heart and brain if I was smoking anything because these are what are likely to go first and kill or impair you than your pancreas not working well will. And no, vapor is not a better choice.

Question 5

how many pregnancies end in miscarriage? does a low weight, smoking tobacco or smoking marijuana drastically increase the chance of miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Hard to be sure: A cited statistic says 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. However the number may actually be higher (33+%) because some conceptions fail to implant or shed before there is evidence of pregnancy to alert the person of the event.  Good data finds frequency declines as the pregnancy gets longer. Poor health low weight,,smoking in any  form all can contribute to this process.

Question 6

will smoking marijuana cause cancer/is it carcinogenic? if so, is it worse than smoking tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Unfiltered smoke contains chemicals that can promote the development of cancer, regardless of whether it is tobacco or marijuana.  Putting a number on that risk is difficult because it depends what kinds of paper are used, and what additives are included when rolling these. This is just another reason to never use tobacco or marijuana.

Question 7

has anyone ever got lung cancer from smoking marijuana and never smoking tobacco? i cant find any documented cases no matter how hard i look

Accepted Answer

Marijuana contains: carcinogens, some in comparably higher levels than in cigarettes, so there is a theoretical risk.  However, clinical studies have failed to demonstrate a clear association with lung cancer.

Question 8

smoking tobacco is major risk factor for pancreatic cancer. what about vaping marijuana (not tobacco e-cigs), smoking it or edibles have same risk?

Accepted Answer

Probably okay: Nobody has shown these to risky for pancreatic cancer. Any use of nicotine is extremely dangerous as it is horribly addictive. Cannabis may make you goofy but that is your choice. Be aware of the law, whether or not it seems wise.

Question 9

is it true that multivitamins should be avoided in current and former smokers due to elevated lung cancer risk. i quit smoking tobacco 16 yrs ago. i use medical marijuana, mostly by vape, that works well for nerve pain from cervical stenosis?

Accepted Answer

: I am confused with the question. Multivitamins should have little to do with smoking. Vaping medical marijuana and vitamins also do not clash.

Question 10

will smoking marijuana once or twice a month make my fractured scaphoid take longer to heal? i eat healthy, i dont smoke tobacco, im an athlete so fit

Accepted Answer

May be not: Weed is not likely to delay bone healing but over time it will progressively mess up your head. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

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How many pregnancies end in miscarriage? does a low weight, smoking tobacco or smoking marijuana drastically increase the chance of miscarriage?

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Will smoking marijuana cause cancer/is it carcinogenic? if so, is it worse than smoking tobacco?

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Has anyone ever got lung cancer from smoking marijuana and never smoking tobacco? i cant find any documented cases no matter how hard i look

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Smoking tobacco is major risk factor for pancreatic cancer. what about vaping marijuana (not tobacco e-cigs), smoking it or edibles have same risk?

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Is it true that multivitamins should be avoided in current and former smokers due to elevated lung cancer risk. i quit smoking tobacco 16 yrs ago. i use medical marijuana, mostly by vape, that works well for nerve pain from cervical stenosis?

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Will smoking marijuana once or twice a month make my fractured scaphoid take longer to heal? i eat healthy, i dont smoke tobacco, im an athlete so fit

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