jayparkinsonmd: A new study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that: Occasional and low cumulative marijuana use was not associated with adverse effects on pulmonary function. The study involved 5115 men and women over a twenty year period. We’re still unsure why marijuana has so little effect on the lungs as compared to cigarettes. disclaimer: I don’t smoke, mainly because I don’t like it, but seriously we need to get over the squeamishness around it’s legalization and allow all doctors to prescribe it like a normal drug. 

jayparkinsonmd:

A new study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that:

Occasional and low cumulative marijuana use was not associated with adverse effects on pulmonary function.

The study involved 5115 men and women over a twenty year period.

We’re still unsure why marijuana has so little effect on the lungs as compared to cigarettes.

disclaimer: I don’t smoke, mainly because I don’t like it, but seriously we need to get over the squeamishness around it’s legalization and allow all doctors to prescribe it like a normal drug.