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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Chest CT findings in cannabis smokers demonstrates similar lung disease changes akin to smoking tobacco.

    December 12, 2022

    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

  • Chest CT study reports emphysema rates greater in cannabis smokers compared to cigarette smokers. Further investigation required to confirm findings.

    November 18, 2022

    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

  • Alcohol and tobacco are the greatest contributors to poor health outcomes

    May 15, 2018

    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

  • New Zealand's tobacco tax hike and the law of unintended yet historically verifiable consequences

    May 24, 2012

    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  

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