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Marijuana Edibles Lead To Hundreds Of Emergency Room Visits, Report Says Marijuana Edibles Lead To Hundreds Of Emergency Room Visits, Report Says
Marijuana Edibles Lead To Hundreds Of Emergency Room Visits, Report Says With the push for legalized marijuana picking up steam in the area, a new study has found that edibles such as pot brownies or gummy bears may pose more of a health threat compared to smoking or vaping. Cannabis use has been on the rise in Colorado since it was legalized in 2009, according to the new study. While more people have been hospitalized due to inhaling marijuana, the report found that foods containing cannabis extract have led to a different challenge for doctors. The study - which was published Monday, March 25 in the Annals of Internal Medicine - determined that edibles have le…

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