India, Jan. 1 -- In an era where 'natural' is often equated with 'healthy,' a doctor is sounding the alarm on the misconception that cannabis was a safer alternative to tobacco. Dr Manan Vora, a Mumbai-based orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, took to Instagram to challenge the narrative often pushed by proponents of recreational cannabis. Also read | 'You live in Jayanagar.': Karnataka HC to Bengaluru man who claimed that 27 kgs ganja grew on its own at his backyard

In a video titled 'Weed is better than cigarettes?' posted on December 19, 2025, Dr Vora warned that the human respiratory system does not differentiate between types of smoke. Dr Vora took a direct jab at the misinformation circulating among young adults, and...