Cigarette smoke contains benzo[a]pyrene, a potent carcinogen that can damage the p53 tumour suppressor gene the gene responsible for preventing abnormal cell growth
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For starters, its chemical structure is similar to that of its well-known cousin, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9 THC), the main compound in marijuana that gets you high
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They release chemicals that can persist in the environment beyond the life cycle of the cigarette butt itself
The good news: with correct ventilation, filtration, and housekeeping, that new smell usually drops dramatically within days and fades to undetectable levels in a few weeks