New Findings May Make You Think Twice About Lighting Up That Joint

There are new findings that could make pot smokers think about putting down their joints.

It’s not just cigarettes. A new study from UC San Diego finds that frequent pot smokers are 3.25 times more likely to develop oral cancer within 5 years than people who don’t smoke weed.

Other research has shown cigarette users are 5 to 10 times more likely to get mouth cancer than non-smokers. A study co-author points out.

Smoke contains some of the same carcinogenic compounds as tobacco smoke that damage epithelial tissue lining the mouth.

Researchers found tobacco smokers with pot addictions are 624% more likely to contract oral cancer within 5 years compared to cigarette users alone.

Other known risk factors for oral cancer include chronic alcohol consumption and h-p-v infection.

Oral cancers encompass cancers of the lips, tongue, gums and the lining of the cheeks.