Is marijuana worse than cigarettes?

Some of these off gasses may be more harmful than others. Cannabis smoke vs. cigarette smoke Photo credit. When it comes to the act of smoking, research suggests that tobacco is far more harmful to the lungs than cannabis. In terms of the impact of cannabis smoke on other parts of the body, more research is sorely needed. read more

A large-scale national study suggests low to moderate use of marijuana is less harmful to users’ lungs than exposure to tobacco, even though the two substances contain many of the same components, according to a study led by UCSF and University of Alabama at Birmingham. read more

Due to the risks it poses to lung health, the American Lung Association strongly cautions the public against smoking marijuana as well as tobacco products. More research is needed into the effects of marijuana on health, especially lung health. read more