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Is smoking weed better than cigarette and if i smoke weed is it harmful then cigarette

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Dr. Julio Bordas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Avoid both. : Tobacco and weed can lead to psychological dependency. Tobacco also causes physical dependency. Both increase risk of lung cancer. Risk may be minimized if vaporization is used. Weed, thc, may increase risk of schizophrenia. This is seen more in those less than 20 yo. And have a family history of schizophrenia. Short term memory, motivation can be affected. Work/school performance decreases.

Answered 3/22/2014

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Cigarettes far worse: Cigarette smoking increases risk of heart disease, stroke, emphysema & many types of cancer. "weed" has many proven health benefits & has not been shown to increase any of those risks- there is evidence it may even protect against head & neck cancer. See http://www.Cnn.Com/2012/11/07/health/marijuana-research-roundup however, weed is not harmless- but it is "better" than cigarettes.See comment:.

Answered 12/9/2013

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