This article discusses both.
Do adults or children who are exposed need to worry?
This research looked at the effect of secondhand marijuana smoke on blood vessels, albeit in rodents.
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Rats that were exposed to secondhand marijuana smoke had a 70% reduction in blood vessel function.
In the rats exposed to secondhand marijuana smoke, blood vessel function remained affected after this interval.
A 2016 study found that even exposure in a short time frame can cause damage.
It was found that evenone minuteof secondhand marijuana smoke could impair vascular endothelial function in rats.
Harmful Chemicals
Another concern surrounds the harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke.
Children and even dogs have suffered from the accidental ingestion of marijuana.
That said, the yes deserves an explanation.
It wasn’t easy for a non-user to have a positive test.
A 2015 study set out to examine this question by questioning people at two southeastern universities.
The officers, however, did not experience a “high” related to the exposure.
Non-Users
Avoid secondhand marijuana smoke.
Users
Remember that legal doesn’t mean harmless.
Consider the risk of secondhand smoke to non-smokers nearby, as well as the risk to children.
Still, priority should be given to protect non-smokers from the effects of exposure.
Edibles may eliminate the concern over secondhand marijuana smoke exposure, but accidental ingestion remains a concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
Secondhand marijuana smoke contains THC.
People who are exposed to secondhand cannabis smoke can inhale THC and fail a drug test.
However, they did not have any signs of THC exposure in their blood.
Secondhand marijuana smoke can have negative effects on children.
The psychoactive chemical in cannabis, THC can be passed to infants and children through secondhand weed smoke.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Health problems brought on by secondhand smoke.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
