Marijuana doesn't harm lung function, study found

[marmar]

CHICAGO (AP) — Smoking a joint once a week or a bit more apparently doesn't harm the lungs, suggests a 20-year study that bolsters evidence that marijuana doesn't do the kind of damage tobacco does.

The results, from one of the largest and longest studies on the health effects of marijuana, are hazier for heavy users — those who smoke two or more joints daily for several years. The data suggest that using marijuana that often might cause a decline in lung function, but there weren't enough heavy users among the 5,000 young adults in the study to draw firm conclusions.

Still, the authors recommended "caution and moderation when marijuana use is considered."

Marijuana is an illegal drug under federal law although some states allow its use for medical purposes. ...............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://news.yahoo.com/marijuana-doesnt-harm-lung-function-study-found-210146886.html

[customerserviceguy]

1. Did they do a comparison

with people who smoke one or two cigarettes a week? Not a fan of tobacco, but let's compare apples and apples, not apples and oranges.

[orpupilofnature57]

2. I've smoked since I was 15 and I'm 54

and still run and x-c ski with the kiddies.

[RainDog]

3. LOL. this is the third post on this subject

I'd say we have a hearty crew of anti-drug warriors here!

[tridim]

4. There are tons of Google hits. Seems to be popular Internet-wide.

I think the tipping point is officially here. Someone please tell the DEA.