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Some cannabis types are safer than others. What experts recommend.

Written by Washington Post | July 04, 2026

Smoking is the most popular form of cannabis use, but it’s also the most dangerous. Professor David Kroll, PhD, encourages cannabis users to think about their consumption method as a “medical delivery device.” And just like with any over-the-counter or prescription medicine, you want to take the safest and lowest dose that helps with your symptoms.