Q&A: Does Marijuana Cause Lung Cancer?

Question by James D: Does marijuana cause lung cancer?
And does it have other long term effects? From what I have heard about it making you stupid, not able to properly “function,” etc., pretty much only applies to when you are actually high.

So what are the other effects it has? Not stuff like trouble sleeping and headaches because we all know that isn’t true. But what about long term effects? Maybe provide some links that have the actual study on it?

I know some people say it makes you stupid and that it will “ruin your life” but my dad makes over $ 180,000 p/year and that doesn’t seem like he is too stupid to me? He smoked bunches of pot. I am just trying to research it to really find out why people label it as such a bad thing. I have never heard of someone on the news killing someone because they were too high, or dying because of a weed overdose..hmm but alcohol is always involved in those types.

I have used it for over a year now and haven’t had ANY negative experiences with it, nor have my family, friends, or myself noticed anything different about myself. I am going to a good college, I haven’t gained any weight, and I am an EXTREMELY motivated person who is working towards a masters in business…I just don’t understand where these people get all of their so-called “facts” from.

Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by nukeman1993
Very slim chance to develop Paranoia after long term, heavy usage. Other than that, nothing really. The only negative effects are from having ANY type of smoke inside the lungs. This can be avoided by different types of usage/consumption. It has never been linked to cancer, emphysema, or any other lung disorder.

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