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10-18-2005, 06:06 PM #1OPJunior Member
Interesting results of new study ... cannabis vs. tobacco and cancer risk.
Here is a link to an interesting article on a new study assessing the cancer risks between cannabis and tobacco smoke.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4350642.stm
The paper doesn't say cannabis smoke is harmless, but points out that it appears to be less likely to cause cancer than tobacco smoke. In fact, there seems to be evidence that THC can in fact inhibit cancer growht in certain doses. It is only one study though and obviously more research will be needed, but these results do go against a lot of current belief/propaganda. Hopefully more research will be following.King Buzzo Reviewed by King Buzzo on . Interesting results of new study ... cannabis vs. tobacco and cancer risk. Here is a link to an interesting article on a new study assessing the cancer risks between cannabis and tobacco smoke. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4350642.stm The paper doesn't say cannabis smoke is harmless, but points out that it appears to be less likely to cause cancer than tobacco smoke. In fact, there seems to be evidence that THC can in fact inhibit cancer growht in certain doses. It is only one study though and obviously more research will be needed, but these results do Rating: 5
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