Physical Health

When marijuana is smoked, it can be as damaging as tobacco smoke. Often times, secondhand marijuana smoke contains more harmful chemicals than tobacco smoke.


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Like tobacco, marijuana smoke IRRITATES THE THROAT AND LUNGS.

It contains DANGEROUS CHEMICALS AND TAR that are similar to tobacco smoke.


Individuals who smoke marijuana regularly report more medical visits for

  • RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

  • SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

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When compared to Tobacco, Marijuana smoke contains cancer causing combustion products including

  • 50% MORE BENZOPRENE

  • 75% MORE BENZANTHRACENE


Marijuana results in 4 TIMES THE AMOUNT OF TAR inhaled into lungs compared to cigarette smoking

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