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Marijuana use: its health effects. (Chronic Lung Disease and Smoking) (Respiratory Diseases and Lung Health)

The Columbia Univ. Coll. of Physicians & Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide

| January 01, 1989 | Mellins, Robert B. | COPYRIGHT 1995 Lowenstein Associates, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Marijuana Use: Its Health Effects

Marijuana smoke contains many of the same respiratory irritants found in tobacco smoke. In addition, it contains other substances not found in tobacco smoke, such as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other compounds, some of which are irritating to the lung.

There are more than 30,000 studies that document the irritant and disease-producing effects of tobacco smoke on the lungs and other parts of the body. Habitual marijuana smoking may be harmful in the same way.

In a recent survey, the National Institute on Drug Abuse said there were 23 million current users of marijuana in the United States and 55 million who…

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