Regular cannabis smokers 'at increased risk of cancer'

Regular cannabis smokers are at increased risk of contracting cancer, according to a report published today by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD).

Regular cannabis smokers 'at increased risk of cancer'

Regular cannabis smokers are at increased risk of contracting cancer, according to a report published today by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD).

The report said cannabis smoke contained more cancer-causing chemicals than tobacco, as well as four times as much tar as cigarettes.

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