High Times on Death Sticks: Is Cannabis Smoking as Harmful as Cigarette Smoking?

In recent years, many researchers have sought to determine whether smoking marijuana is as harmful as smoking tobacco cigarettes. Health authorities such as the American Lung Association are concerned about the health impacts of weed usage, particularly on the lungs.

While there are several ways to consume marijuana, smoking remains among the most popular. It seems obvious that inhaling combusted plant matter could lead to adverse health effects. However, the extent of this damage is the main point of contention.