top of page

American Lung Association Cautions Against Smoking Marijuana

Writer: Breathe Free OregonBreathe Free Oregon

Updated: Jun 11, 2020

The American Lung Association cautions the public against smoking marijuana because of the risks it poses to the lungs. Marijuana can also affect the immune system and the body's ability to fight disease. Regarding secondhand smoke, ALA says "Secondhand marijuana smoke contains many of the same toxins and carcinogens found in directly-inhaled marijuana smoke, in similar amounts if not more."


Hozzászólások


Icon+Logo Color.png

Breathe Free Oregon is an Oregon community organization advocating for cannabis-free air for public health & safety

Sign Up For Our Mailing List

 

Receive notifications when new articles are posted and information on how to take action with us.

Thanks for submitting!

© 2021 by Breathe Free Oregon 

bottom of page