Cannabis Weakens the Immune System

[SmokiNomad]

Is this a myth? Has anyone experienced this? It's plausible to me that smoking it would, but eating, vaping, or drinking would not do that at all. It seems like more government propaganda bullshit.

SmokiNomad Reviewed by SmokiNomad on 02-21-2009. Cannabis Weakens the Immune System Is this a myth? Has anyone experienced this? It's plausible to me that smoking it would, but eating, vaping, or drinking would not do that at all. It seems like more government propaganda bullshit. Rating: 5

[the image reaper]

I'm not a doctor, or a medical research scientist, but from my own personal experiences, and what I've seen, Yes ... as far as being more susceptible to colds, minor sinus infections, Yes, definitely ... every useful medication has side effects, and this is extremely minor, in my opinion, and well worth the trade-off :thumbsup: ... (I also doubt it could be a serious threat to the Immune System, or they wouldn't be recommending it to AIDS patients, too) :smokin:

[elskeetro]

It's hard to say. I smoke every day and i am rarely sick. maybe once every three years. and i NEVER go to the doctor, i NEVER eat right, and i hardly exercise.

skeet.

[spiked666killer]

I really don't think this is true at all, I don't get that sick really, Exept in the winter time, Though its just the common cold. But if I am sick and I do smoke. I actually think that it helps more then it does bad. Because it seams to brake up the flem and stuff, Wich is why after I'm done smoking.. I'm constantly blowing my nose or hacking the crap out.

[MadSativa]

sounds like more bullshit to me, I smoke every day for over fifteen years , and knock on wood I am rarly sick

[AllforMe]

I say yes at times....however indirectly. As much as I hate to admit it, my smoking and staying in shape are at a constant war. Do I want to work out, then prepare a healthy meal, or do I wanna get a pizza, smoke a bong and watch the game or play xbox. Yes I know I would have that conflict without the herb, but smoking just makes it alot easier to be ok with your decision..guilt free. So while I have maintained a good diet and excercise regiment while still smoking daily in the past, as I get older I find it harder to do so. Which reminds me. I need to hit up the bowflex softball starts in a couple months!! And when your lifestyle becomes sedentary, and diet poor, your immune system takes a hit, which may be due to ones propensity to smoke rather than work out! The munchies do NOT help either!:rastasmoke:
Oh and I do want to add that everyone is different. I do know alot of regular tokers who live very active and healthy lifstyles. Weed just amplifies one's own tendency to be lazy is all!!

[Markass]

I haven't been to the doctor in about fifteen years, and I've been smoking pot for about the past six..I only seem to get sick about once a year, after that my body's immune system seems to fight off any other bug that's around..I think it depends upon the individual...

In any case, I do believe that anti-biotics weaken one's immune system by doing your immune system's work for you..

I believe cannabis to actually help my immune system, but as I said, everyone's different..

[Weedhound]

I personally think smoking cannabis can cause damage to the body....not because the of mj but because you are inhaling (and holding) several mataerials burned to combustion.....part of which becomes lovely things like carbon monoxide that you are taking up into your lungs along with your ganja. I would consider that harmful.

[BuzzLightOne]

That could be. But for me, the medicinal benefits outweigh the risk. Besides, anything good is most always bad for you. And I think cannabis is gooood! :thumbsup:

[slateman]

Although I love me smoke I was diagnosed with "Marijuana Induced Psychosis" once. I really don't think that was the cause of my temporary insanity however, I just failed to tell the doctor some other substances that were in my body at the time...

Is "Marijuana Induced Psychosis" possible???

As far as the immune system is concerned I always find myself feeling much improved after a few smokes if I am sick.