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Is marijuiana safe to smoke. also does thc cure cancer.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, and No: Nothing is safe to smoke -- no matter what kind of cigarettes you're considering. Thc does not cure cancer. Some research is in progress on related compounds (cannabinoids) but not the psychoactive ones you would smoke.

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/15/2013

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