Here is more propaganda from fake news sources like NBC
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Emergency Room Visits Double for Marijuana-Using Colorado Visitors
by Maggie Fox
Tourists who come to Colorado and take advantage of the state's liberal marijuana laws often end up in emergency rooms, doctors said Wednesday.
Emergency department visits involving marijuana-using visitors doubled from 2013 to 2014, the first year cannabis use was legalized in Colorado, a team of Denver-area doctors said.
. . . Researchers found that nearly three of 10 marijuana users manifested a marijuana use disorder in 2012-2013.
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Emergency Room Visits Double for Marijuana-Using Colorado Visitors
Colorado epicenter for hash oil fires, severe burns
Now that recreational marijuana is legal, Colorado has become ground zero for hash oil fires, with about 30 so far this year, far outpacing the rest of the country.
. . . When medical marijuana began to proliferate in Colorado in 2009, Wong said that year he had heard of only two Colorado hash oil fires. From 2010 through 2012, none were reported to police or fire authorities. In 2013, Wong’s office confirmed 12 of the fires and already is investigating about 30 in 2014
Few people realize how dangerous the process of making hash oil can be. The highly flammable vapors from the solvents can trigger explosions and cause severe burns that generate massive medical bills, often for people who are uninsured.
Smoking Marijuana While Pregnant May Harm Baby's Brain
Smoking marijuana during pregnancy may cause lasting behavioral and mental defects in the child. A new study in animals suggests that children who are exposed to marijuana in the womb may suffer from a variety of long-term problems even if they aren't born with obvious birth defects.
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Smoking Marijuana While Pregnant Could Have Lasting Effect on Fetus<
• No amount of marijuana has been proven safe to use during pregnancy.
• Using marijuana during pregnancy may cause problems for your baby, like premature birth, problems with brain development and stillbirth.
• It’s not safe to use marijuana to treat morning sickness. Talk to your health care provider about treatments that are safer for your baby.
• If you use marijuana, don’t breastfeed. You may pass chemicals from marijuana to your baby through breast milk.
• Talk to your provider if you need help to quit using marijuana or any other street drug.
