Marijuana vs Cigarettes

[Coop_DeVille]

Forgive me if this is posted in the wrong section.. I am new here.

I would like to know how smoking a small amount of pot compares to smoking cigarettes, in terms of cancer or other lung damage. To put it into perspective, if someone takes a couple of hits (short drags on a small pipe) a few times a week at night to help to get to sleep, can this cause lung cancer or other cancer problems?

[badbuzzb]

Doubtful.
Heat is bad for lungs as it causes irritation.
There would be more tar in weed than tobacco.

[comfortlife]

Originally Posted by badbuzzb

Doubtful.
Heat is bad for lungs as it causes irritation.
There would be more tar in weed than tobacco.

I agree,Marijuana is much more injurious than cigarette

[HealthConscious]

Originally Posted by comfortlife

I agree,Marijuana is much more injurious than cigarette

Actually according to a CBC headline this week;
"Smoking marijuana may not harm lungs
Cigarettes do more damage, study suggests"
Read the article here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/10/marijuana-smoke-lungs.html

[AnitaGullett]

Hello,
Marijuana contains 50 to 70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke, and thus has the potential to cause cancer.