Marijuana use is a controversial topic in many places. While some people are staunchly against it, others are pro-green, and work hard to educate others on the benefits marijuana can provide.

Studies have proven that smoking this special herb really does help lower cortisol levels. Your response to environmental stressors is reduced, and you're better able to relax and unwind.

Doctors prescribe medicinal marijuana for pain relief and management, and it seems to do wonders for others to alleviate PTSD, a chronic anxiety disorder, as well as other anxious conditions and disorders.

But is there a component to smoking marijuana that may not be in the user's favor? A recent study conducted has some bad news for those that enjoy lighting up.