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What has more carcinogens: marijuana or tobacco?

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Tobacco: It has been intensely studied, but the lack of studies does not mean there is no risk to inhaling weed, the risk is just less well known and less well proven. The demonizing of marijuana as an 'entry drug' may be true in those susceptible, but it also has led to difficulties studying its effects, .

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/20/2017

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