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Originally Posted by Sweet Little Sister
I just found out that I either have, or I'm on the verge of getting emphysema. I smoke cigaretts like a fiend, & smoke weed pretty much the same way. I'm gonna start taking Chantix (sp?) on Tues. to quit the cigs, but I don't want to quit weed. Quitting smoking cigarettes will be hard enough. Even my doctor said to worry about one thing at a time.
Here are my questions. Does anyone here know if weed contributes to emphysema? My doctor really doesn't know. She said there weren't any studies on it. She claims weed doesn't have tar or nicotine, but she just doesn't know.
My other question, and this is going to sound ridiculous, but I think you guys will understand, but I'm afraid the Chantix will make my desire to smoke weed go away. I don't want to stop. How messed up is that, lol!! But I'm WAY more concerned about weed & emphysema, so if anyone can help me, I'd really appreciate it! I'm going to get a pulminary function test tomorrow, & I'm a bundle of nerves. And I'm not even sure if the Chantix will work but it's my only hope. I'm the world's biggest moron for picking up this idiotic habit again after 10 years. Anyway, ANY help would be greatly appreciated!!
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HOWEVER...I assume that you, like most pot-smokers, would only smoke a few joints {or, a few bowls} daily. So, obviously, that automatically means you'd intake less "tar" and less smoke per day.
BUT--Emphysema is a very serious, negative condition! So, if I were you, I'd buy an excellent Vape and use that exclusively when using pot! A Good Vaporizer produces ZERO smoke-- assuming you {a} use a High-Quality Vape {non-soldering iron type} and {b} use your Vape 100% of the time.
RE: Your doctor's comments about weed are incorrect! And, this is not my opinion!
The scientific research, over two decades, by Dr. Forest Tennant and Dr. Russell Portnoy {the top two, World-respected REAL-Drug experts in the U.S.A.} revealed that: Gram for gram, Weed had more 'tar' and more Particulates than found in cigarette smoke. Their findings were published in many Medical Journals and peer-reviewed articles in the 1970's and early 1980's. I doubt that their work is in the Net, but I certainly could be incorrect. But, the N.F.L. and some other former-clients of Dr. Tennant do have and did publish his findings in various places--all in the same time frames. On the Net? I doubt it, but I could be incorrect.
All YOU have to do is use your own common sense. I mean, it is basic Science that whenever you burn {smoke} ANY plant matter, because all plant matter has Cellulose in it, Carbon will be produced and will be in the plant's smoke---that is where the problem is. And there is no way to filter the Carbon out of the pot's smoke--Bongs & Water Pipes, etc., don't take the Carbon out of the smoke: "High Times" has printed those facts many times, over the years!
So, use a Good VAPE {I prefer the "Natural Goods" Vape}, and you won't burn your lungs. Nor will you be putting "tar" {which is burnt, sticky Carbon}, nor Particulate matter, in/on your lungs.
"Chantix" should not adversely interact with your Smoke, but anything is possible.
Of course your health should take precedence over pot smoking.
Most doctors, in today's world, are amenable to pot-smoking being something that benefits you in many ways. If that is true in your situation, then you will have a powerful ally on your side. Just tell the truth: It benefits your moods, stress, etc. And it prevents Depression, mood-swings, etc.
Last, you always have the route of eating it! This is my FAVORITE method of using Kush! There are some excellent recipes for cookies and {my absolute favorite} a recipe for making THC/butter capsules, in these boards!
Last month's "High Times" advertised an EXCELLENT book on the Subject of baking/cooking Kush!
I have been making "Brownies" for over 30 years, with excellent results--Highs that last 4-6 hours! But, be sure to {A} Have PROVEN recipes, OR {2} Learn how to cook with Kush from an experienced cooker! Or else, you will waste a lot of Kush!
My favorite method of using Kush, is making a Tincture using the best Kush Buds you can afford!! Find an Herbalist who makes Herb-Tinctures, or a book teaching the same! My tinctures KICK ASS!! Two to Three dropperfuls of my Tincture will STONE me for 5-6 hours; Two Fl. Ounces will produce 20 POTENT doses!
And, you don't harm your lungs!!
Hope this helps you!