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Thc itself is not harmful to lugs it is actually healthy. According to researchers, THC fights lung cancer by curbing epidermal growth factor (EGF), a molecule that promotes the growth and spread of particularly aggressive non-small cell lung cancers. It seems to go to receptor sites on cells and inhibit growth.

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How does THC enter the bloodstream?

Through the alveoli in your lungs.


Can snakes get high from marijuana?

Well, you don't actually need lungs to get high. The high comes from the bodies reaction to the chemical THC, not from the lungs absorption of the smoke. This is why people can get high from eating a brownie as well as taking a hit from a bong. Spiders may actually be able to feel the effects of THC when exposed to marijuana smoke. The THC effects the type of webs the spiders make.


Why do you hold marijuana smoke in?

your giving your lungs a chance to absorb as much THC from the smoke as possible but really 2-3 seconds is all you need to hold any longer and your just burning your lungs


Can you get emphysema from smoking vaporized THC?

No. Vaporizing is like inhaling water vapor. Not even smoking marijuana will harm your lungs. You might cough, but that's it.


How long should you hold marijuana smoke in to get maximum effect of THC?

Its better if you hold it in for 5-6 seconds. you'll get about 95% of the THC and other ingredients from your bud. Some studies of shown that if you hold it in longer its not good for your lungs. I hold it in for about 8 though for that final 5%. =)


Can you be affected by pot that is near you?

No. You have to deeply inhale pot to keep THC in your lungs. Breathing pot does not produce any kind of effect but psychological ones (placebo/nocebo).


If your lungs swell when smoking marijuana can you die?

The THC found in marijuana is actually a bronchial dilator - as in, it works like a cough drop so it actually increases your oxygen consumption.


Does ecstasy have THC?

No. Ecstasy is MDMA, not THC.


What is the mind-altering ingredient in marijuanan?

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid


Can you fale a piss test from smelling pot but no second hand smoke?

No, you need to actually inhale the smoke from the source because they test for THC which spreads through your body as the smoke hits your lungs.


How does eating marijuana make you high?

Weed gets you high because it is a natural element that contains THC. The THC becomes active by burning it and the reaction emits a chemical that your brain counteracts with your body's own natural cures. From these "cures" you get the "High" sensation.


Can THC be detected when it is cooked?

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