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Chest CT findings in cannabis smokers demonstrates similar lung disease changes akin to smoking tobacco.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 12, 2022 Source:Canadian study claims smoking weed more harmful than tobaccoResearchers with University of Ottawa and Ottawa Hospital share findings from a 15-year-long investigation Reference:Chest CT Findings in Marijuana Smokers
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Chest CT study reports emphysema rates greater in cannabis smokers compared to cigarette smokers. Further investigation required to confirm findings.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 18, 2022 Source:Smoking marijuana may be more harmful to lungs than smoking cigarettes, study finds Reference:Chest CT Findings in Marijuana Smokers
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Alcohol and tobacco are the greatest contributors to poor health outcomes
Health Headlines Commentary for May 15, 2018 Source: Alcohol and tobacco are by far the biggest threat to human welfare of all addictive drugs Reference: Global statistics on alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use: 2017 status report. Addiction, 2018; DOI: 10.1111/add.14234
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New Zealand's tobacco tax hike and the law of unintended yet historically verifiable consequences
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 24, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: New Zealand hikes tobacco taxes 40% in bid to become a smoke-free country