They say that it causes brain damage, this that and the next. Does it really just boil down to ‘lungs only supposed to breathe air’
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It’s bad if you use it before roughly the age of 25, as it alters the way your brain develops.
It’s bad if smoked, particularly if mixed with tobacco, but not nearly as bad as tobacco. Pretty much anything smoked increases your risk of cancer, but as things to smoke go its not the worst because unlike cigarettes, you’re not going to be smoking throughout the day every day multiple times, like 10-20+ (usually)
It does however increase your risk of things like bronchitus if smoked, not just cancer.
There are inconclusive studies linking heavy consumption to some anxiety disorders even after the age of 25, but nothing solid and definitive.
It’s not “technically” addictive, but you can get dependant on it.
Most of the risks are accociated with smoking, rather than marijuana itself. Edibles get rid of this problem, but there are not a lot of studies on the long term effects of these, but there’s no immediate red flags as of yet.
Overall however, it’s about moderation. If you use it occasionally and recreationally, you’re healthy and over the age of 25 you will most likely be fine. If you use it every day several times a day, particularly if smoked, it can cause problems.
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