Cannabis and Secondhand Smoke
The dangers of secondhand tobacco smoke on the heart and lungs are well-documented, leading to concerns about whether secondhand cannabis smoke poses similar health risks. Cannabis smoke shares many of the same harmful and cancer-causing chemicals found in tobacco, with some present in even higher concentrations. Additionally, cannabis smoke contains THC, the psychoactive compound responsible for the “high,” which can be passed on to children and infants through secondhand exposure.