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Mar 7, 20243 min read
Two reasons why amending Vermont's cannabis law would be a step backward - Commentary by physicians published
February 28, 2024, 6:01 am, Opinion by Dr. Catherine Antley and Dr. Lisa K. Catapano-Friedman The House Government Operations Committee...
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Feb 20, 20241 min read
For Marijuana Users, Even Legalization Doesn’t Guarantee Safety
As The Wall Street Journal reports, marijuana contaminated with arsenic, lead or mold is causing serious, even life-threatening...
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Vermont Kids under 10 Experienced the Greatest Increase in Overdose Related ED Visits
Cannabis was among the most common substances. Kids under 10 experienced the greatest increase in non-fatal overdose-related ED visits.
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Marijuana addiction is real. Those struggling often face skepticism.
Medical experts and even many proponents of legalized marijuana acknowledge it can be addictive — akin to alcohol or some prescription drugs
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Jul 13, 20231 min read
ER visits for children sickened from marijuana surged during the pandemic
Children under age 11 saw a 214% increase in ER visits for marijuana poisoning
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
May 25, 20231 min read
Marijuana linked to mental health risks in young adults, growing evidence shows
New research, involving millions of people worldwide over decades, adds to worries that heavy use of high-potency cannabis could...
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
May 3, 20232 min read
New Studies Show Cannabis Causes Impairment for Longer Than Previously Known
New studies reveal impairment from smoking cannabis lasts longer than previously thought.
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Vermont cannabis grower pays heavy fine for New York delivery
A Notice of Violation from the Vermont Cannabis Control Board cites video evidence of Devon Deyhle, owner of Tall Truck (a Tier 1 indoor...
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Mar 23, 20231 min read
CANNABIS CONTROL BOARD ISSUES MEMO ON ENFORCEMENT REMINDERS
CCB Rule 2.8.9 provides that “Retailers shall display a safety information flyer created by the Board at the point of purchase, in...
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Bright Orange Marijuana THC Candy Actually Legal for Sale in Vermont?
Edibles, particularly edibles that could easily be mistaken for candy or other food, have been a heated topic of debate in conversations.
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Jan 12, 20231 min read
California ERs report 1800% rise in pot-related visits for senior citizens
A new study from the University of California San Diego, revealed a stunning 1,808% increase in cannabis-related emergency room visits...
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Jan 3, 20231 min read
3,000+ young children accidentally ate weed edibles in 2021
3,000+ young children accidentally ate weed. edibles in 2021. an increase of 1,375%.
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Jul 24, 20221 min read
Mental Health and High-Potency Cannabis
"Cannabis is the third most commonly used drug globally, after alcohol and nicotine."
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Jun 27, 20221 min read
New studies suggest cannabis users are over 20% more likely to visit the ER
According to a new study, first published on June 27th in the peer-reviewed journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research, marijuana users are...
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Is weed also partly to blame for Matthew Hayes' death from an opioid overdose?
Many physicians believe increased availability and destigmatized use of marijuana is partly to blame for the surge in young adult deaths.
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
Jun 10, 20221 min read
IASIC Speaks at the 3rd Annual Teaching Cannabis Awareness & Prevention Conference
IASIC spoke at the third annual Teaching Cannabis Awareness & Prevention Awareness Conference hosted by Stanford University School of...
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
May 18, 20221 min read
Columbia University Study Reports a Major Increase in Cannabis Vaping for All Adolescents
A study conducted by Columbia University found that vaping has become the most popular delivery method for cannabis among adolescents
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Physicians for Healthy Communities
May 10, 20221 min read
What would data-driven policy suggest?
The Rutland Herald commentary opened with the question: What would data-driven policy suggest regarding THC cannabis concentrate caps?
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May 9, 20222 min read
Marijuana THC limits are for the purpose of public health and safety
A commentary submitted by Dr. Catherine Antley, a Burlington physician and member of the Vermont Medical Society.
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May 4, 20221 min read
Don't Downplay the Risks of Rising Teen Marijuana Use - in Newsweek
The latest column from Dr. Kevin Sabet in Newsweek tackles the health harms to young people from downplaying the risk of marijuana use.
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