Cannabis smoking Cannabis smoking (known colloquially as smoking weed or smoking pot ) is the inhalation of smoke or vapor released by heating the flowers, leaves, or extracts of cannabis and releasing the main psychoactive chemical, 9 -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is absorbed into the bloodstream via the lungs
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The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 9 (11), 12411254
The result is a mellow, fine taste that is smooth and easy on the throat and lungs, making these cigarettes a popular choice for smokers who want a more relaxed, leisurely smoking experience
Another study from Sweden suggests that e-cigarette aerosols with nicotine can adversely impact vascular and pulmonary function
A history of cardiovascular disease in male relatives (father, brother, or son) was found to be a protective factor for smoking intensity, with adult smokers with a history of cardiovascular disease in their male relatives smoked 15% fewer cigarettes than those who did not have such a history (95% CI 0.7710.951)
