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Is Weed ‘Harmless’? Legalized Cannabis Linked To More ER Visits In Colorado.

Paul Bois

While cannabis enthusiasts assert that weed is harmless, according to a new study, the legalization of marijuana in Colorado has led to an increase in emergency room visits.

“Recreational cannabis went on sale in 2014 and it has led to an increase in emergency department visits, according to a new study,” reports CNN. “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.”

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