Cannabis-related ER visits in Colorado jumped threefold after legalization, according to a new study
Cannabis use in Colorado has been on the rise since medical cannabis was liberalized in 2009 and recreational cannabis went on sale in 2014, and it has led to an increase in emergency department visits, according to a new study.
Although inhaled cannabis leads to more visits overall, new research says, edibles -- foods containing cannabis extract -- account for more visits for psychiatric and cardiovascular symptoms. Research has shed light on increasing safety concerns related to cannabis. The researchers identified 9,973 cannabis-related emergency department visits at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital from 2012 to 2016, a more than threefold increase in such visits.Lead study author Dr. Andrew A.
As cannabis laws continue to change, Monte says that while edibles have a role in treating some medical conditions such as pain, recreational use may carries its own risks."States moving to liberalize cannabis policy should consider keeping edibles out of the recreational marketplace," he said. Emergency department visits due to cannabis can be prevented, Wang said. There is a growing need for policy and public education on the potentially harmful effects of cannabis, he said.
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