Marijuana has never given anyone cancer of any kind. If you don't believe me do the proper research. I had a man come to my school today and lecture us on Marijuana and cigarettes.. he claims that cigarettes have 3 times as much THC in them then marijuana and when i corrected him by saying that "cigarettes contain absolutely no THC" I got In school suspension for 5 days. Marijuana is not addictive and the only real health problem it causes is lowered sperm count.. and i believe that is only the stems in the plant.
2007-09-21 07:08:29 · 15 answers · asked by Saeticks 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
MARIJUANA and CANCER - Marijuana does not lead to cancer always but the general feeling of everyone is that the smoke emitted cause cancer. If not cancer Marijuana leads to many other diseases.
Burning marijuana when smoking releases many other substances than THC. THC does not appear to be carcinogenic (cancer-causing), but some of the other chemicals released by smoking are poisonous. These include tar, carbon monoxide, and cyanide. One known carcinogen, benzopyrene, found in both types of smoke, seems to be greater in marijuana smoke. Another problem with marijuana is that it is almost always smoked without a filter. Using one would cut down on the amount of these chemicals. Consuming pot through a water pipe -- or bong -- would eliminate some of the byproducts of smoking. Currently, it does appear that pot smokers may run an increased risk of cancer, as well as other health problems listed above. Some research has found a connection between pregnant marijuana smokers and rare childhood leukemias in their young children.-
2007-09-25 04:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let's see .... "studies" have shown that a lot of things are bad for our health, from food, water to drugs. Who pays for those studies? Really! How could you ever know if something is true or not if you can't find an unbiased, uncompromised study?
I am not pro or against use of marijuana, as i cannot force people to look at life as i do. Personally, i think that every time you inhale any kind of smoke, damage is done to your lungs. Then again, i'd have to go live on an island God knows where to avoid it.
The real problem with marijuana is in my point of view is the problems it causes to you in other levels, like the lack of motivation. You get careless, unmotivated, sometimes even paranoid. What for?
So, eating this and such may cause cancer, doing such and such may cause cancer....i think the real problem here is getting hooked on something that eventually will rule your thoughts and actions, and that is definitely not good.
2007-09-21 07:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by AMBER D 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What kind of cigarettes is this guy smokin'?
I do not agree with the in school suspension for the simple fact that you had an opinion that differed from what was being said, I would have my parents fight for my freedom of speech and if you were only stating a fact then the school should lighten up on such a harsh punishment for one who has a mind of their own and has done their homework.
I for one think it should be legalized at least for a doctor in all states and countries to be able to prescribe this as a drug for those of whom it will help.
2007-09-23 10:31:10 · answer #3 · answered by Greenie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someone who smokes marijuana regularly can have many of the same respiratory problems as cigarette smokers. Persistent coughing, symptoms of bronchitis and more frequent chest colds are possible symptoms. There are over 400 chemicals that have been found in marijuana smoke. Benzyprene, a known human carcinogen, is present in marijuana smoke. Regardless of the THC content, the amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers and the level of carbon monoxide are 3 to 5 times higher than in cigarette smoke. This is most likely due to inhaling marijuana more deeply, holding the smoke in the lungs and because marijuana smoke is unfiltered.
2007-09-21 07:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by DaveNCUSA 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Many a times with a view to prevent something bad, something extra or may be half truth is said.
Even though, use of marijuana dates back to several thousand years, still it is and was always regarded as an evil.
After unable to find out exact cause of cancer for several centuries, the modern medicine people now believe that cause of cancer can be anything under the sun, including sun. Therefore, marijuana can very well be regarded as cause of cancer.
2007-09-21 19:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by Shrichand Nahar 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Reverse the question cause I heard it cures most all diseases and is very good for the mind. But of course too much of anything is definitely not good for anyone. One can abuse marijuana intake thus causing problems especially if they lace it with other chemicals, then it rank 1st class with cigarettes then.
2007-09-21 07:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, 3 times the THC in cigareetes compared to marijuana?!?! Where the hell does he buy his smokes and what brand?? (Gonna hafta move)
2007-09-21 07:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by DarkWolf_1st 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi there !
Two wrongs do not make one right...agree ?
Both of them are intoxicants and have habituating and addicting power...agree with me ?
forget about the THC content etc...
Then why debate about cancer incidence etc ..?
If you can spare some time, visit the wards of the leading Cancer hospital near your place of residence...talk to some of the patients undergoing therapy for malignancies of the oral cavity....they will tell you....believe me...their plight is just unbearable.......
or visit the cardiac wards of any leading multispeciality hospital near your city.... talk to some of the patients.....they will tell you.... debate after that....about "whether cigarette / marijuana is good or bad..." agree ? forget about THC or sperm count......let us talk about our life......our survival.........agree with me...?
best wishes......and may god bless you...!
2007-09-21 08:41:34 · answer #8 · answered by suresh k 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
if marijuana was so bad why do they give it to cancer patients.... its from the earth i dnt smoke it but i kno people dat do and they love it
2007-09-21 07:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by lookin4luv 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tobacco has no THC. you had that one right. although it seems you got most of the rest of your facts from your supplier. the rest was probable hands on study.
also it is given to some cancer or glaucoma suffers to treat side effects from meds not to cure any thing
2007-09-21 07:20:52 · answer #10 · answered by ron s 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋