What are the risks of smoking weed?
Marijuana, commonly called “weed,” consists of dry, shredded parts of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. Though it is used as medical therapy for symptoms of illnesses such as cancer and AIDS, its recreational use is illegal in the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the country. Smoking marijuana is associated with numerous risks, including heart problems, increased risk for certain illnesses and dependency.
