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Is vaporized marijuana more dangerous with with liver cirrhosis?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Marijuana: Regular use of marijuana is associated with higher risk of moderate to severe liver fibrosis and scarring -- very bad by itself, much worse if you already have cirrhosis. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080128140840.htm.

Answered 12/9/2013

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