DOCTORS WARN

of Marijuana Health Risks and Lack of Protection.

We can learn from the science and the experience of other states to protect ourselves — or our children, neighbors, communities, and we ourselves, will pay in lives ruined for our inattention to the health risks of high-potency marijuana.

Suicides

Increased suicides and mental health effects follows increased marijuana availability and potency.
Are Marijuana Use and Suicide Linked? — A review of the data show there's cause for alarm, MedPage Today by Libby Stuyt, MD

In recent years, many states have legalized or decriminalized marijuana, leading to a growing perception that the drug is safe. However, a growing body of research is warning that high-potency marijuana use increases public health risks — and there is a lack of warning and protection.

Expanding the warning labels on marijuana products and maintaining caps on the high-potency THC in marijuana are two specific steps Vermont can take to protect us.

Find out the latest on two growing health risks:

Child poisonings

Increased marijuana poisoning in children follows increased availability and increased potency.
Marijuana Candy: Poisoning and Lack of Protection for Children by Roneet Lev, MD FACEP