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Published online 11 May 2007 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news070508-11
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Inhaling cannabis without the smoke
Study shows vaporizer delivers marijuana 'safely and effectively'.
Vaporizing cannabis leaves instead of burning them can release the drug's active ingredient just as effectively — while avoiding the harmful toxins inhaled through smoking the drug, according to a pilot study.
The result could be good news for those who choose to use marijuana medicinally.
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