American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Not all vaping is the same: differential pulmonary effects of vaping cannabidiol versus nicotine
Not all vaping is the same: differential pulmonary effects of vaping cannabidiol versus nicotine
Not all vaping is the same: differential pulmonary effects of vaping cannabidiol versus nicotine
Tuesday 7th March 2023
Learn about the severe lung damage caused by vaping CBD compared to nicotine and other key addiction medicine topics in this ASAM episode.
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Get the buttons here!Vaping CBD vs. Nicotine: Surprising Lung Damage Insights
Inhalation of CBD aerosol resulted in greater inflammatory changes, more severe lung damage, and higher oxidative stress compared with nicotine. CBD aerosol also showed higher toxicity to human cells compared with nicotine.
Ever thought all vaping was the same? Think again. This episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' from ASAM dives into groundbreaking research comparing the effects of vaping cannabidiol (CBD) and nicotine on the lungs. The study reveals that inhaling CBD aerosols causes more severe lung damage, higher oxidative stress, and greater inflammation compared to nicotine. It also shows CBD's higher toxicity to human cells, sparking a need for more research on vaping's safety. But that's not all.
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