Relationship Between Cancer And Marijuana

Marijuana And Cancer

Marijuana is a drug extracted from hemp ( Cannabis sativa). Despite producing less addiction than snuff, it was established that the smoke of this plant introduces into the blood an amount about 5 times greater of carbon monoxide than a cigarette.

Also foul the lungs with tar 3 times more than snuff, also producing diseases as pulmonary emphysema, lung cancer , etc.
The ill effects of this plant are produced when smoking : Recent studies seem to show the beneficial healing effects of certain substances found in marijuana, but not in the smoke emitted by burning it.


Marijuana causes cancer
There is a compound in marijuana smoke (called delta-9 -tetrahydrocannabinol , or THC) that directly affects the immune system, decreasing its response capability. In addition, its continued use causes mental disorders, such as loss of desire and memory. Also atrophy the sex glands, causing sterility and impotence.


At the same time, Dr. Zuo -Feng Zhang, University of California conducted a study which revealed that marijuana use doubled the likelihood of head and neck cancer. According to the study, the carcinogenic components of this plant are much stronger than those of snuff.


In desperate cases ,smoking this plant can provide beneficial effects : relieve pain caused by cancer and chemotherapy symptoms, such as dizziness or lack of appetite. Thus in some cases, despite ontraindications, can help gain weight and strength.

Strategically  can opt for this type of practice, which should be abandoned as soon as possible due the negative effects mentioned above.


There is no demonstrated connection between cancer and other drugs, although it is clear what of which are harmful to health, whether natural or synthetic.

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