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/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.