Is Smoking Pot Better than Cigarettes?
Despite the technological advancements that we have made as a
species, this question still continues to raise debates; and this is
simply because this question has no conclusive answer. However, there
are various facts that one should consider in looking for answers
surrounding marijuana usage (also referred to as pot, weed, cannabis,
hemp, etc).
For starters, the damage that smoking pot can cause would primarily
depend on the amount of pot that you smoke. For instance, while a
regular cigarette smoker would smoke up to 20 cigarettes a day, a
habitual pot smoker would rarely smoke that much pot. Also, while
cigarettes contain a variety of chemicals apart from the tobacco, pot is
generally additive free (especially if home grown).
On the other hand, while there are strict regulations that govern the
cigarette industry, there are no such regulations in place when it comes
to marijuana production and distribution. This does leave plenty of room
for pot providers to use various means in order to get you adequately
‘stoned’.
Besides, unlike cigarettes, smoking pot does affect your senses to a
considerable extent, thereby resulting in your feeling stoned. In this
state of mind, you could have problems while taking part in activities
that require any amount of concentration. Also, your requirement for pot
would increase over a period of time, and this is because chronic pot
smokers do tend to develop a tolerance to the substance.
Another perspective lies in the beneficial properties associated with
marijuana usage. Smoking pot is said to help prevent Alzheimer’s
disease, and is also used to help patients suffering from conditions
such as Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, opiate dependency,
epilepsy, etc. This, of course, is in places where smoking pot is
permissible by law.
So whether smoking pot is more harmful than tobacco does primarily
depend on how much you smoke, and why you smoke. Also, do remember that
smoking any substance would have its downsides, even if it’s through
contraptions such as vaporisers. |
