There are many debates that rage on in the world. Still, few are as polarizing as the debate about smoking pot vs. smoking tobacco. People have very strong opinions on both sides of the issue, and it can be hard to get unbiased information. However, science can’t really come up with a solid conclusion. But today, we’ll make things straight. We’ll compare cannabis and tobacco on four points and examine what science has to say about their relative dangers. So without further ado, let’s get started.

The Main Compounds

We first need to look at the main compounds in each of these substances. Cannabis contains THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound that gets users high. Tobacco, on the other hand, contains nicotine. Nicotine is a stimulant that has been shown to have some cognitive benefits but is also addictive.

Cannabis also contains CBD, or cannabidiol, which is a non-psychoactive compound that has a variety of potential health benefits. These include reducing anxiety, relieving pain, and even killing certain cancer cells. Tobacco, on the other hand, does not have any known health benefits. In fact, it contains a variety of harmful chemicals, including tar and carbon monoxide. So in terms of the main compounds, cannabis is clearly the winner.

Carcinogen Promotors

Various studies have confirmed that both tobacco and cannabis smoke contains carcinogens. However, the jury is still out on whether or not smoking cannabis causes cancer. The problem is that most studies have been done on heavy smokers, who often …