If you’re into that kind of thing.
Marijuana helps fight cancer.
Cannabinoids, the active components of marijuana, inhibit tumor growth in laboratory animals and also kill cancer cells.
In fact, heavy marijuana use doesn't lead to lung cancer.
According to a 2006 study at UCLA, while marijuana contains cancer-causing chemicals as potentially harmful as those in tobacco, the THC present may prevent cancer cells from forming. Said one researcher: "We hypothesized that there would be a positive association between marijuana use and lung cancer, and that the association would be more positive with heavier use. What we found instead was no association at all, and even a suggestion of some protective effect."
It's substantially less physically addictive than other drugs.
A study found that about 9% of marijuana users became clinically dependent at some point, compared with 15% of cocaine users and 24% of heroin users.
Two words: NO HANGOVERS.
