Smoking One Joint is Equivalent to 20 Cigarettes

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Smoking One Joint is Equivalent to 20 Cigarettes, Study Says

Smoking marijuana is far more dangerous than smoking cigarettes, according to a group of scientists in New Zealand.

The researchers found that smoking one joint is equivalent to 20 cigarettes in terms of lung cancer.

While studies in the past have shown that marijuana can cause cancer, few have actually established a strong link between marijuana use and the actual incidence of lung cancer.

For the study, researchers interviewed 79 lung cancer patients in an effort identify the main risk factors for the disease, such as smoking, family history and occupation. The patients were questioned about alcohol and marijuana consumption.

In the high-exposure group, lung cancer risk rose by 5.7 times for patients who smoked more than a joint a day for 10 years, or two joints a day for 5 years, after adjusting for other variables, including cigarette smoking.

"Cannabis smokers end up with five times more carbon monoxide in their bloodstream (than tobacco smokers)," team leader Richard Beasley, at the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, said in a news release.

The scientists also noted that marijuana could be expected to harm the airways more than tobacco since its smoke contained twice the level of carcinogens, such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons, compared with tobacco cigarettes.

"There are higher concentrations of carcinogens in cannabis smoke...what is intriguing to us is there is so little work done on cannabis when there is so much done on tobacco,? said Beasley.

"In the near future we may see an 'epidemic' of lung cancers connected with this new carcinogen. And the future risk probably applies to many other countries, where increasing use of cannabis among young adults and adolescents is becoming a major public health problem,? he added.

Study results appear in the in the European Respiratory Journal.

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[shakey_snake]

um... Duh!

It's not like tobacco is some magical cancer plant...

[lnmnky]

Surely it's down to the fact that joints are usually rolled filter-less, and not the actual content.

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Luna: Was about to say similar!

[jokeripa]

That 'fact' has been around for a while, I remember hearing it in school. But its BS, whats a joint? 2 grams of weed in a blunt? .2g of hash mixed with tobacco?

[Slimy]

But its BS, whats a joint? 2 grams of weed in a blunt? .2g of hash mixed with tobacco?

It's BS because blunts come in different sizes? So do cigarettes. I'm sure they followed an average standard.

[shakey]

this study is completely useless. 1 joint does not equal 20 cigs. you will inhale more smoke out of the joint yes, but there is no way 1 joint is as bad for you as 20 cigs. Im sure 1 cig is more harmful to you than 20 joints. Its not the smoke that is the hurtful factor in smoking really, but what is in that smoke. cigs have much more toxins than weed. They should say, "Smoking 1 joint gives you as much smoke as 20 cigs, but 1 cig will give you XXXXX amount of deadly chemicals that damage your body that 20 joints could never do if smoked in just 1 hit."

[shakey_snake]

Toxins, like the ones stored in your colon that make you feel old?

[ichi]

Its not the smoke that is the hurtful factor in smoking really, but what is in that smoke.

marijuana could be expected to harm the airways more than tobacco since its smoke contained twice the level of carcinogens

[MGS4-SS]

That 'fact' has been around for a while, I remember hearing it in school. But its BS, whats a joint? 2 grams of weed in a blunt? .2g of hash mixed with tobacco?

I guess that you have some information to prove the New Zealand scientists wrong?

[Pargo]

I guess that you have some information to prove the New Zealand scientists wrong?

hes not saying he has information to prove them wrong. He is saying there argument in invalid because of a lack of a standard. Who knows how big a joint they are talking about, much less the type of marijuana inside it.

Also, if they would have followed a "standard" they would have put filters on the joints... i mean seriously, what a ridiculous study. If marijuana were legalized it would most undoubtedly come with filters, just as cigarettes do now.

This is all not to mention the fact that nicotine is PHYSICALLY addictive and marijuana is purely MENTALLY addictive.

[zeta_immersion]

i would rather support pot than tabbaco ... then again, it's just me ....

[Slimy]

Also, if they would have followed a "standard" they would have put filters on the joints... i mean seriously, what a ridiculous study. If marijuana were legalized it would most undoubtedly come with filters, just as cigarettes do now.

It's not legal and doesn't come with filters. They're comparing real-world items and not "what if" or "maybe in the future" items. How very "ridiculous" of them.

[shakey]

but what carcinogens? and could possibly? When they can show some studies that prove it to harming humans instead of "could possibly", then i will believe it. So far more doctors have found it to be a useful agent in the fight against many sicknesses. It has many uses as a plant, and can live in almost any condition. Not 1 person has ever died from just smoking or eating marijuana alone, except if they were maybe allergic to it, but i still havent found anything about that.

True, it is a drug, and its effects can cause some people to do odd things. Just means that its not for everyone, just like alcohol or a drivers license. If taken, must be taken with some level of responcibility. To say it should be illegal because of studies like this do not prove anything except that the current legal drugs are the worst ones still allowed for some reason.............

[psybapunk]

Can anyone find a list of all the carcinogens found in both a Marlboro cigarette and a New Zealand joint?

[shakey]

heres the list of cigarette chemicals

Cigarettes offer people only a multitude of smoking-related diseases and ultimately death.

The List

* Acetanisole

* Acetic Acid

* Acetoin

* Acetophenone

* 6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane

* 2-Acetyl-3- Ethylpyrazine

* 2-Acetyl-5-Methylfuran

* Acetylpyrazine

* 2-Acetylpyridine

* 3-Acetylpyridine

* 2-Acetylthiazole

* Aconitic Acid

* dl-Alanine

* Alfalfa Extract

* Allspice Extract,Oleoresin, and Oil

* Allyl Hexanoate

* Allyl Ionone

* Almond Bitter Oil

* Ambergris Tincture

* Ammonia

* Ammonium Bicarbonate

* Ammonium Hydroxide

* Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic

* Ammonium Sulfide

* Amyl Alcohol

* Amyl Butyrate

* Amyl Formate

* Amyl Octanoate

* alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde

* Amyris Oil

* trans-Anethole

* Angelica Root Extract, Oil and Seed Oil

* Anise

* Anise Star, Extract and Oils

* Anisyl Acetate

* Anisyl Alcohol

* Anisyl Formate

* Anisyl Phenylacetate

* Apple Juice Concentrate, Extract, and Skins

* Apricot Extract and Juice Concentrate

* 1-Arginine

* Asafetida Fluid Extract And Oil

* Ascorbic Acid

* 1-Asparagine Monohydrate

* 1-Aspartic Acid

* Balsam Peru and Oil

* Basil Oil

* Bay Leaf, Oil and Sweet Oil

* Beeswax White

* Beet Juice Concentrate

* Benzaldehyde

* Benzaldehyde Glyceryl Acetal

* Benzoic Acid, Benzoin

* Benzoin Resin

* Benzophenone

* Benzyl Alcohol

* Benzyl Benzoate

* Benzyl Butyrate

* Benzyl Cinnamate

* Benzyl Propionate

* Benzyl Salicylate

* Bergamot Oil

* Bisabolene

* Black Currant Buds Absolute

* Borneol

* Bornyl Acetate

* Buchu Leaf Oil

* 1,3-Butanediol

* 2,3-Butanedione

* 1-Butanol

* 2-Butanone

* 4(2-Butenylidene)-3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One

* Butter, Butter Esters, and Butter Oil

* Butyl Acetate

* Butyl Butyrate

* Butyl Butyryl Lactate

* Butyl Isovalerate

* Butyl Phenylacetate

* Butyl Undecylenate

* 3-Butylidenephthalide

* Butyric Acid]

* Cadinene

* Caffeine

* Calcium Carbonate

* Camphene

* Cananga Oil

* Capsicum Oleoresin

* Caramel Color

* Caraway Oil

* Carbon Dioxide

* Cardamom Oleoresin, Extract, Seed Oil, and Powder

* Carob Bean and Extract

* beta-Carotene

* Carrot Oil

* Carvacrol

* 4-Carvomenthenol

* 1-Carvone

* beta-Caryophyllene

* beta-Caryophyllene Oxide

* Cascarilla Oil and Bark Extract

* Cassia Bark Oil

* Cassie Absolute and Oil

* Castoreum Extract, Tincture and Absolute

* Cedar Leaf Oil

* Cedarwood Oil Terpenes and Virginiana

* Cedrol

* Celery Seed Extract, Solid, Oil, And Oleoresin

* Cellulose Fiber

* Chamomile Flower Oil And Extract

* Chicory Extract

* Chocolate

* Cinnamaldehyde

* Cinnamic Acid

* Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Bark Oil, and Extract

* Cinnamyl Acetate

* Cinnamyl Alcohol

* Cinnamyl Cinnamate

* Cinnamyl Isovalerate

* Cinnamyl Propionate

* Citral

* Citric Acid

* Citronella Oil

* dl-Citronellol

* Citronellyl Butyrate

* itronellyl Isobutyrate

* Civet Absolute

* Clary Oil

* Clover Tops, Red Solid Extract

* Cocoa

* Cocoa Shells, Extract, Distillate And Powder

* Coconut Oil

* Coffee

* Cognac White and Green Oil

* Copaiba Oil

* Coriander Extract and Oil

* Corn Oil

* Corn Silk

* Costus Root Oil

* Cubeb Oil

* Cuminaldehyde

* para-Cymene

* 1-Cysteine

The List - continued

* Dandelion Root Solid Extract

* Davana Oil

* 2-trans, 4-trans-Decadienal

* delta-Decalactone

* gamma-Decalactone

* Decanal

* Decanoic Acid

* 1-Decanol

* 2-Decenal

* Dehydromenthofurolactone

* Diethyl Malonate

* Diethyl Sebacate

* 2,3-Diethylpyrazine

* Dihydro Anethole

* 5,7-Dihydro-2-Methylthieno(3,4-D) Pyrimidine

* Dill Seed Oil and Extract

* meta-Dimethoxybenzene

* para-Dimethoxybenzene

* 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol

* Dimethyl Succinate

* 3,4-Dimethyl-1,2 Cyclopentanedione

* 3,5- Dimethyl-1,2-Cyclopentanedione

* 3,7-Dimethyl-1,3,6-Octatriene

* 4,5-Dimethyl-3-Hydroxy-2,5-Dihydrofuran-2-One

* 6,10-Dimethyl-5,9-Undecadien-2-One

* 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octenoic Acid

* 2,4 Dimethylacetophenone

* alpha,para-Dimethylbenzyl Alcohol

* alpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethyl Acetate

* alpha,alpha Dimethylphenethyl Butyrate

* 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine

* 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine

* 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine

* Dimethyltetrahydrobenzofuranone

* delta-Dodecalactone

* gamma-Dodecalactone

* para-Ethoxybenzaldehyde

* Ethyl 10-Undecenoate

* Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate

* Ethyl Acetate

* Ethyl Acetoacetate

* Ethyl Alcohol

* Ethyl Benzoate

* Ethyl Butyrate

* Ethyl Cinnamate

* Ethyl Decanoate

* Ethyl Fenchol

* Ethyl Furoate

* Ethyl Heptanoate

* Ethyl Hexanoate

* Ethyl Isovalerate

* Ethyl Lactate

* Ethyl Laurate

* Ethyl Levulinate

* Ethyl Maltol

* Ethyl Methyl Phenylglycidate

* Ethyl Myristate

* Ethyl Nonanoate

* Ethyl Octadecanoate

* Ethyl Octanoate

* Ethyl Oleate

* Ethyl Palmitate

* Ethyl Phenylacetate

* Ethyl Propionate

* Ethyl Salicylate

* Ethyl trans-2-Butenoate

* Ethyl Valerate

* Ethyl Vanillin

* 2-Ethyl (or Methyl)-(3,5 and 6)-Methoxypyrazine

* 2-Ethyl-1-Hexanol, 3-Ethyl -2 -Hydroxy-2-Cyclopenten-1-One

* 2-Ethyl-3, (5 or 6)-Dimethylpyrazine

* 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)-Furanone

* 2-Ethyl-3-Methylpyrazine

* 4-Ethylbenzaldehyde

* 4-Ethylguaiacol

* para-Ethylphenol

* 3-Ethylpyridine

* Eucalyptol

* Farnesol

* D-Fenchone

* Fennel Sweet Oil

* Fenugreek, Extract, Resin, and Absolute

* Fig Juice Concentrate

* Food Starch Modified

* Furfuryl Mercaptan

* 4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One

* Galbanum Oil

* Genet Absolute

* Gentian Root Extract

* Geraniol

* Geranium Rose Oil

* Geranyl Acetate

* Geranyl Butyrate

* Geranyl Formate

* Geranyl Isovalerate

* Geranyl Phenylacetate

* Ginger Oil and Oleoresin

* 1-Glutamic Acid

* 1-Glutamine

* Glycerol

* Glycyrrhizin Ammoniated

* Grape Juice Concentrate

* Guaiac Wood Oil

* Guaiacol

* Guar Gum

* 2,4-Heptadienal

* gamma-Heptalactone

* Heptanoic Acid

* 2-Heptanone

* 3-Hepten-2-One

* 2-Hepten-4-One

* 4-Heptenal

* trans -2-Heptenal

* Heptyl Acetate

* omega-6-Hexadecenlactone

* gamma-Hexalactone

* Hexanal

* Hexanoic Acid

* 2-Hexen-1-Ol

* 3-Hexen-1-Ol

* cis-3-Hexen-1-Yl Acetate

* 2-Hexenal

* 3-Hexenoic Acid

* trans-2-Hexenoic Acid

* cis-3-Hexenyl Formate

* Hexyl 2-Methylbutyrate

* Hexyl Acetate

* Hexyl Alcohol

* Hexyl Phenylacetate

* 1-Histidine

* Honey

* Hops Oil

* Hydrolyzed Milk Solids

* Hydrolyzed Plant Proteins

* 5-Hydroxy-2,4-Decadienoic Acid delta- Lactone

* 4-Hydroxy-2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-Furanone

* 2-Hydroxy-3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One

* 4-Hydroxy -3-Pentenoic Acid Lactone

* 2-Hydroxy-4-Methylbenzaldehyde

* 4-Hydroxybutanoic Acid Lactone

* Hydroxycitronellal

* 6-Hydroxydihydrotheaspirane

* 4-(para-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-Butanone

* Hyssop Oil

* Immortelle Absolute and Extract

* alpha-Ionone

* beta-Ionone

* alpha-Irone

* Isoamyl Acetate

* Isoamyl Benzoate

* Isoamyl Butyrate

* Isoamyl Cinnamate

* Isoamyl Formate, Isoamyl Hexanoate

* Isoamyl Isovalerate

* Isoamyl Octanoate

* Isoamyl Phenylacetate

* Isobornyl Acetate

* Isobutyl Acetate

* Isobutyl Alcohol

* Isobutyl Cinnamate

* Isobutyl Phenylacetate

* Isobutyl Salicylate

* 2-Isobutyl-3-Methoxypyrazine

* alpha-Isobutylphenethyl Alcohol

* Isobutyraldehyde

* Isobutyric Acid

* d,l-Isoleucine

* alpha-Isomethylionone

* 2-Isopropylphenol

* Isovaleric Acid

* Jasmine Absolute, Concrete and Oil

* Kola Nut Extract

* Labdanum Absolute and Oleoresin

* Lactic Acid

* Lauric Acid

* Lauric Aldehyde

* Lavandin Oil

* Lavender Oil

* Lemon Oil and Extract

* Lemongrass Oil

* 1-Leucine

* Levulinic Acid

* Licorice Root, Fluid, Extract and Powder

* Lime Oil

* Linalool

* Linalool Oxide

* Linalyl Acetate

* Linden Flowers

* Lovage Oil And Extract

* 1-Lysine]

* Mace Powder, Extract and Oil

* Magnesium Carbonate

* Malic Acid

* Malt and Malt Extract

* Maltodextrin

* Maltol

* Maltyl Isobutyrate

* Mandarin Oil

* Maple Syrup and Concentrate

* Mate Leaf, Absolute and Oil

* para-Mentha-8-Thiol-3-One

* Menthol

* Menthone

* Menthyl Acetate

* dl-Methionine

* Methoprene

* 2-Methoxy-4-Methylphenol

* 2-Methoxy-4-Vinylphenol

* para-Methoxybenzaldehyde

* 1-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-1-Penten-3-One

* 4-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Butanone

* 1-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Propanone

* Methoxypyrazine

* Methyl 2-Furoate

* Methyl 2-Octynoate

* Methyl 2-Pyrrolyl Ketone

* Methyl Anisate

* Methyl Anthranilate

* Methyl Benzoate

* Methyl Cinnamate

* Methyl Dihydrojasmonate

* Methyl Ester of Rosin, Partially Hydrogenated

* Methyl Isovalerate

* Methyl Linoleate (48%)

* Methyl Linolenate (52%) Mixture

* Methyl Naphthyl Ketone

* Methyl Nicotinate

* Methyl Phenylacetate

* Methyl Salicylate

* Methyl Sulfide

* 3-Methyl-1-Cyclopentadecanone

* 4-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Pentanone

* 5-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Hexenal

* 5-Methyl-2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde

* 6-Methyl-3,-5-Heptadien-2-One

* 2-Methyl-3-(para-Isopropylphenyl) Propionaldehyde

* 5-Methyl-3-Hexen-2-One

* 1-Methyl-3Methoxy-4-Isopropylbenzene

* 4-Methyl-3-Pentene-2-One

* 2-Methyl-4-Phenylbutyraldehyde

* 6-Methyl-5-Hepten-2-One

* 4-Methyl-5-Thiazoleethanol

* 4-Methyl-5-Vinylthiazole

Additives M through Z

The List - continued

* Methyl-alpha-Ionone

* Methyl-trans-2-Butenoic Acid

* 4-Methylacetophenone

* para-Methylanisole

* alpha-Methylbenzyl Acetate

* alpha-Methylbenzyl Alcohol

* 2-Methylbutyraldehyde

* 3-Methylbutyraldehyde

* 2-Methylbutyric Acid

* alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde

* Methylcyclopentenolone

* 2-Methylheptanoic Acid

* 2-Methylhexanoic Acid

* 3-Methylpentanoic Acid

* 4-Methylpentanoic Acid

* 2-Methylpyrazine

* 5-Methylquinoxaline

* 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-One

* (Methylthio)Methylpyrazine (Mixture Of Isomers)

* 3-Methylthiopropionaldehyde

* Methyl 3-Methylthiopropionate

* 2-Methylvaleric Acid

* Mimosa Absolute and Extract

* Molasses Extract and Tincture

* Mountain Maple Solid Extract

* Mullein Flowers

* Myristaldehyde

* Myristic Acid

* Myrrh Oil

* beta-Napthyl Ethyl Ether

* Nerol

* Neroli Bigarde Oil

* Nerolidol

* Nona-2-trans,6-cis-Dienal

* 2,6-Nonadien-1-Ol

* gamma-Nonalactone

* Nonanal

* Nonanoic Acid

* Nonanone

* trans-2-Nonen-1-Ol

* 2-Nonenal

* Nonyl Acetate

* Nutmeg Powder and Oil

* Oak Chips Extract and Oil

* Oak Moss Absolute

* 9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid (48%) And 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic Acid (52%)

* delta-Octalactone

* gamma-Octalactone

* Octanal

* Octanoic Acid

* 1-Octanol

* 2-Octanone

* 3-Octen-2-One

* 1-Octen-3-Ol

* 1-Octen-3-Yl Acetate

* 2-Octenal

* Octyl Isobutyrate

* Oleic Acid

* Olibanum Oil

* Opoponax Oil And Gum

* Orange Blossoms Water, Absolute, and Leaf Absolute

* Orange Oil and Extract

* Origanum Oil

* Orris Concrete Oil and Root Extract

* Palmarosa Oil

* Palmitic Acid

* Parsley Seed Oil

* Patchouli Oil

* omega-Pentadecalactone

* 2,3-Pentanedione

* 2-Pentanone

* 4-Pentenoic Acid

* 2-Pentylpyridine

* Pepper Oil, Black And White

* Peppermint Oil

* Peruvian (Bois De Rose) Oil

* Petitgrain Absolute, Mandarin Oil and Terpeneless Oil

* alpha-Phellandrene

* 2-Phenenthyl Acetate

* Phenenthyl Alcohol

* Phenethyl Butyrate

* Phenethyl Cinnamate

* Phenethyl Isobutyrate

* Phenethyl Isovalerate

* Phenethyl Phenylacetate

* Phenethyl Salicylate

* 1-Phenyl-1-Propanol

* 3-Phenyl-1-Propanol

* 2-Phenyl-2-Butenal

* 4-Phenyl-3-Buten-2-Ol

* 4-Phenyl-3-Buten-2-One

* Phenylacetaldehyde

* Phenylacetic Acid

* 1-Phenylalanine

* 3-Phenylpropionaldehyde

* 3-Phenylpropionic Acid

* 3-Phenylpropyl Acetate

* 3-Phenylpropyl Cinnamate

* 2-(3-Phenylpropyl)Tetrahydrofuran

* Phosphoric Acid

* Pimenta Leaf Oil

* Pine Needle Oil, Pine Oil, Scotch

* Pineapple Juice Concentrate

* alpha-Pinene, beta-Pinene

* D-Piperitone

* Piperonal

* Pipsissewa Leaf Extract

* Plum Juice

* Potassium Sorbate

* 1-Proline

* Propenylguaethol

* Propionic Acid

* Propyl Acetate

* Propyl para-Hydroxybenzoate

* Propylene Glycol

* 3-Propylidenephthalide

* Prune Juice and Concentrate

* Pyridine

* Pyroligneous Acid And Extract

* Pyrrole

* Pyruvic Acid

* Raisin Juice Concentrate

* Rhodinol

* Rose Absolute and Oil

* Rosemary Oil

* Rum

* Rum Ether

* Rye Extract

* Sage, Sage Oil, and Sage Oleoresin

* Salicylaldehyde

* Sandalwood Oil, Yellow

* Sclareolide

* Skatole

* Smoke Flavor

* Snakeroot Oil

* Sodium Acetate

* Sodium Benzoate

* Sodium Bicarbonate

* Sodium Carbonate

* Sodium Chloride

* Sodium Citrate

* Sodium Hydroxide

* Solanone

* Spearmint Oil

* Styrax Extract, Gum and Oil

* Sucrose Octaacetate

* Sugar Alcohols

* Sugars

* Tagetes Oil

* Tannic Acid

* Tartaric Acid

* Tea Leaf and Absolute

* alpha-Terpineol

* Terpinolene

* Terpinyl Acetate

* 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroquinoxaline

* 1,5,5,9-Tetramethyl-13-Oxatricyclo(8.3.0.0(4,9))Tridecane

* 2,3,4,5, and 3,4,5,6-Tetramethylethyl-Cyclohexanone

* 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine

* Thiamine Hydrochloride

* Thiazole

* 1-Threonine

* Thyme Oil, White and Red

* Thymol

* Tobacco Extracts

* Tochopherols (mixed)

* Tolu Balsam Gum and Extract

* Tolualdehydes

* para-Tolyl 3-Methylbutyrate

* para-Tolyl Acetaldehyde

* para-Tolyl Acetate

* para-Tolyl Isobutyrate

* para-Tolyl Phenylacetate

* Triacetin

* 2-Tridecanone

* 2-Tridecenal

* Triethyl Citrate

* 3,5,5-Trimethyl -1-Hexanol

* para,alpha,alpha-Trimethylbenzyl Alcohol

* 4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-1-Enyl)But-2-En-4-One

* 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-Ene-1,4-Dione

* 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-Dienyl Methan

* 4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-Dienyl)But-2-En-4-One

* 2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexanone

* 2,3,5-Trimethylpyrazine

* 1-Tyrosine

* delta-Undercalactone

* gamma-Undecalactone

* Undecanal

* 2-Undecanone, 1

* 0-Undecenal

* Urea

* Valencene

* Valeraldehyde

* Valerian Root Extract, Oil and Powder

* Valeric Acid

* gamma-Valerolactone

* Valine

* Vanilla Extract And Oleoresin

* Vanillin

* Veratraldehyde

* Vetiver Oil

* Vinegar

* Violet Leaf Absolute

* Walnut Hull Extract

* Water

* Wheat Extract And Flour

* Wild Cherry Bark Extract

* Wine and Wine Sherry

* Xanthan Gum

* 3,4-Xylenol

* Yeast

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[jokeripa]

It's BS because blunts come in different sizes? So do cigarettes. I'm sure they followed an average standard.

No its BS because they didn't tell us what a 'joint' was, do they assume we all smoke exactly the same amount?

If they said smoking an 1/8 bag of weed = 200 cigarettes or whatever it would be much more clear. But a joint could be hundreds of different things. Weed/hash/pollen. Is it natural, or has it been chemicalized? Mixed with tobacco? 1 skin, 3 skin, 5 skin, blunt? Quantity of marijuana going in?

Its like saying, computers are hard to use.

I guess that you have some information to prove the New Zealand scientists wrong?

I'm not saying theres no truth in there study, I'm just saying its a very generalized report.

[Slimy]

The news is generalized, but the report is probably very detailed.

Study results appear in the in the European Respiratory Journal.

[psybapunk]

Wow, shakey. I'm actually sorry I asked for that.

[Brian Veteran]

heres the list of cigarette chemicals

Cigarettes offer people only a multitude of smoking-related diseases and ultimately death.

The List

* Acetanisole

* Acetic Acid

* Acetoin

* Acetophenone

* 6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane

* 2-Acetyl-3- Ethylpyrazine

* 2-Acetyl-5-Methylfuran

* Acetylpyrazine

* 2-Acetylpyridine

* 3-Acetylpyridine

* 2-Acetylthiazole

* Aconitic Acid

* dl-Alanine

* Alfalfa Extract

* Allspice Extract,Oleoresin, and Oil

* Allyl Hexanoate

* Allyl Ionone

* Almond Bitter Oil

* Ambergris Tincture

* Ammonia

* Ammonium Bicarbonate

* Ammonium Hydroxide

* Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic

* Ammonium Sulfide

* Amyl Alcohol

* Amyl Butyrate

* Amyl Formate

* Amyl Octanoate

* alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde

* Amyris Oil

* trans-Anethole

* Angelica Root Extract, Oil and Seed Oil

* Anise

* Anise Star, Extract and Oils

* Anisyl Acetate

* Anisyl Alcohol

* Anisyl Formate

* Anisyl Phenylacetate

* Apple Juice Concentrate, Extract, and Skins

* Apricot Extract and Juice Concentrate

* 1-Arginine

* Asafetida Fluid Extract And Oil

* Ascorbic Acid

* 1-Asparagine Monohydrate

* 1-Aspartic Acid

* Balsam Peru and Oil

* Basil Oil

* Bay Leaf, Oil and Sweet Oil

* Beeswax White

* Beet Juice Concentrate

* Benzaldehyde

* Benzaldehyde Glyceryl Acetal

* Benzoic Acid, Benzoin

* Benzoin Resin

* Benzophenone

* Benzyl Alcohol

* Benzyl Benzoate

* Benzyl Butyrate

* Benzyl Cinnamate

* Benzyl Propionate

* Benzyl Salicylate

* Bergamot Oil

* Bisabolene

* Black Currant Buds Absolute

* Borneol

* Bornyl Acetate

* Buchu Leaf Oil

* 1,3-Butanediol

* 2,3-Butanedione

* 1-Butanol

* 2-Butanone

* 4(2-Butenylidene)-3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One

* Butter, Butter Esters, and Butter Oil

* Butyl Acetate

* Butyl Butyrate

* Butyl Butyryl Lactate

* Butyl Isovalerate

* Butyl Phenylacetate

* Butyl Undecylenate

* 3-Butylidenephthalide

* Butyric Acid]

* Cadinene

* Caffeine

* Calcium Carbonate

* Camphene

* Cananga Oil

* Capsicum Oleoresin

* Caramel Color

* Caraway Oil

* Carbon Dioxide

* Cardamom Oleoresin, Extract, Seed Oil, and Powder

* Carob Bean and Extract

* beta-Carotene

* Carrot Oil

* Carvacrol

* 4-Carvomenthenol

* 1-Carvone

* beta-Caryophyllene

* beta-Caryophyllene Oxide

* Cascarilla Oil and Bark Extract

* Cassia Bark Oil

* Cassie Absolute and Oil

* Castoreum Extract, Tincture and Absolute

* Cedar Leaf Oil

* Cedarwood Oil Terpenes and Virginiana

* Cedrol

* Celery Seed Extract, Solid, Oil, And Oleoresin

* Cellulose Fiber

* Chamomile Flower Oil And Extract

* Chicory Extract

* Chocolate

* Cinnamaldehyde

* Cinnamic Acid

* Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Bark Oil, and Extract

* Cinnamyl Acetate

* Cinnamyl Alcohol

* Cinnamyl Cinnamate

* Cinnamyl Isovalerate

* Cinnamyl Propionate

* Citral

* Citric Acid

* Citronella Oil

* dl-Citronellol

* Citronellyl Butyrate

* itronellyl Isobutyrate

* Civet Absolute

* Clary Oil

* Clover Tops, Red Solid Extract

Nice attempt at FUD. I'm pretty certain, even from that excerpt of the list that I quoted that you're not going to have ALL of those flavouring agents in one smoke. That is a list of all POSSIBLE things that could be in a cigarette, not what is in each one. Fairly certain there is no chocolate in my smokes.

[shakey]

what i find funny is, there are all of these studies , but not 1 damn list of what carcinogens are found in marijuana. Not even a list of the basics like THC lol. All i can say is, ive seen those who smoke only cigs, and those who smoke only weed. Those who smoke cigs are in far worse shape than those who smoke weed. These studies dont seem to ever prove anything, especially when they cant even come up with a decent list of carcinogens that is being taken in. On that study though, i did like this part

"Cells communicate with each other via specific cell surface receptors. When bound with their appropriate ligand, the receptors initiate signaling cascades that alter cellular biochemistry [29]. THC found in cannabis [30] and nicotine found in tobacco [31] both have specific receptors by which their corresponding ligands modulate cellular functions. Interestingly, both cannabinoid [32] and nicotine receptors [27] are coupled to the AKT (PKB) signaling pathway. Activation of either receptor type can induce an anti-apoptotic state that prevents cell death. However, it is the context in which the AKT pathway is activated that determines whether an organism benefits or is harmed by this anti-apoptotic activity.

Nicotine receptors are widely distributed and are found in the epithelial cells lining respiratory passages. Cannabinoid receptors are also widely distributed, but have not been reported in respiratory epithelial cells. The differential expression of receptors may account for the apparent difference in carcinogenic activity that results from smoking tobacco compared to cannabis. Both types of smoke contain a complex mixture of compounds, some of which are carcinogenic. They both contain hot gasses and irritating particulate matter (tars). However, the anti-apoptotic response that results from the stimulation of the nicotine receptors, under mutagenic conditions, creates a worst-case scenario. The very cells that have accumulated sufficient genetic damage to normally initiate the apoptotic cascade are prevented from going down this suicidal path [33] even though it would be best for the organism as a whole. In contrast, when the AKT pathway is activated in the brain after head injury [34] or stroke, [35] cannabinoids protect against cell death to the organism's benefit. Likewise, nicotine can also activate the AKT pathway in the brain in a beneficial manner. For example, activation of the nicotine receptors, as is also true of cannabinoid receptors [36], can prevent the brain cell death that results from exposure to beta amyloid protein [37] as occurs in Alzheimer's disease.

The impact of receptor and downstream activation is complicated. Both nicotine and cannabinoids have been shown to effect angiogenesis in a receptor-mediated manner [13]. However, nicotine and tobacco have opposite effects on angiogenesis. Nicotine promotes neo-vacularization along with associated tumor growth, atheroma, up-regulation of VEGF, and cell migration [38]. In contrast, cannabinoids promote tumor regression in rodents and inhibit pro-angiogenic factors [39]. In fact, clinical trials to treat human glioma with THC have resulted in decreased levels of VEGF [40]."

sort of shows you, weed helping, tobacco not. still, from what ive seen, these studies are mostly crap. Ands my words are coming from real life experiance and test, not some lab crap that never factors in a real human factor.

Nice attempt at FUD. I'm pretty certain, even from that excerpt of the list that I quoted that you're not going to have ALL of those flavouring agents in one smoke. That is a list of all POSSIBLE things that could be in a cigarette, not what is in each one. Fairly certain there is no chocolate in my smokes.

well, thats the list of chemicals that they give out. Why dont you just write your cig company and ask for exactly what your puffin on. Its normally a wise idea to know what your taking in.

[jokeripa]

The news is generalized, but the report is probably very detailed.

I've just wasted 5 minutes of my (apparently, much shortened) life on that poorly designed website, and still couldn't find the article.

Kinda off-topic, but why do they put that many chemicals into cigarettes? Why can't it just be... tobacco... and a preservative or some sort? Would it not cost more to make them with all those chemicals?

[psybapunk]

The news is generalized, but the report is probably very detailed.

So apparently if something is probably very detailed, we better just take the news in without question.

And Shakey, what you quoted was a paper written at my local university. Click here to read that full study.

[shakey]

ya, was a good read. was pretty spot on about many things. there are still some things they keep saying they find that i just really have never seen. I feel most of the negative press is just what the government is using to make sure it stays illegal. If everyone really knew what it was like, there wouldnt be this big of a fuss.

[Brian Veteran]

well, thats the list of chemicals that they give out. Why dont you just write your cig company and ask for exactly what your puffin on. Its normally a wise idea to know what your taking in.

I roll my own, I know what tobacco is going in there. As far as pot is concerned unless you grow it yourself you never know what could be in there either, and pot producers are just as bad. Sugar water, other addititives to increase wet weight? Addition of cocaine, other substances? Good call.

I've got no problem with people smoking pot, I don't like the effects myself, but just because you enjoy something doesn't mean you should totally discount everything that is unsafe about it. I know cigarettes are probably going to kill me, it's a calculated risk I'm taking by smoking.