r/science • u/informationtiger • Dec 18 '19

Chemistry Nicotine formula used by e-cigarette maker Juul is nearly identical to the flavor and addictive profile of Marlboro cigarettes

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-juul-ecigarettes-study-idUSKBN1YL26R
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u/Itchycoo Dec 18 '19

Yet studies have found no increased risk for lung cancer or COPD among weed smokers. Doesn't mean it can't happen, but what we know so far implies it's probably not that risky in that sense. It's also still possible it can cause other types of lung damage. But most people are thinking/worrying mostly about cancer and COPD in the context of smoking.

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u/Bass_Thumper Dec 18 '19

People don't smoke as much weed as they do tobacco. Someone who smokes weed might smoke a joint or two a day but some cigarette smokers smoke 40 cigarettes in a single day. I assume if you smoked 40 joints a day you might be at a similar risk of cancer.

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u/maracay1999 Dec 18 '19

Also, marijuana doesn't have all the additives that are added to cigarettes for flavor and burning quality.

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u/IgnoreAntsOfficial Dec 18 '19

Cigarettes leave tar in your lungs, and marijuana leaves resin in your lungs. The difference is that resin can be metabolized over time.