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Posted: 11/25/2014 10:03:21 AM EDT
Marijuana exposure incidents, or 'pot poisonings,' have spiked in Washington state, especially among teenagers, in a trend experts said on Tuesday appears to be linked to the state's largely unregulated medical marijuana industry.
Marijuana exposures are defined as any situation where an adult or child suffers an adverse reaction to the consumption of marijuana, such as increased heart rate, paranoia or stomach illness, according to the Washington Poison Center. Some 210 marijuana exposures were reported in the first nine months of the year, more than in all of 2013, according to Washington Poison Center Clinical Managing Director Alexander Garrard. Garrard urged anyone suffering from illness linked to marijuana to report the incident to the poison center, which keeps patient information confidential. "A lot of what we know about these adverse effects comes from these case reports or people having shown up in the hospital," he said. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/11/19/marijuana-poisoning-incidents-spike-in-washington-state/?intcmp=ob_article_footer_text&intcmp=obnetwork Over dosing on pot? |
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It's the tainted pot needles that you really need to watch out for.
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By their definition, I have overdosed on coffee multiple times.
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waiting on the stats for pot OD deaths...waiting...waiting.......waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting...
waiting on stats of alcohol deaths...dead (30 seconds) another dead (30 seconds) another dead (30 seconds) another dead (30 seconds) another dead (30 seconds) another |
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Probably someone mixing "spice" into it. Or just plain selling K2 as pot.
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Well hell they've extracted the THC from the plant to market it in different products but also increased it's potency. Then they wonder why this crap is happening?
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Several grade school teachers have remarked that little kids come to school reeking of pot smoke instead of cigarettes. Bet it is great on their mental development.
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Well hell they've extracted the THD from the plant to market it in different products but also increased it's potency. Then they wonder why this crap is happening? I think I understand what he's trying to say, but I'm pretty sure it's THC. Someone open a bag of Cheetos and see if that helps him out. |
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Sounds like the poison center wants a bigger budget I'd say this pretty much nails it. Pretty much. I wonder if poison control centers had the same problem after Prohibition was repealed? |
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I think I understand what he's trying to say, but I'm pretty sure it's THC. Someone open a bag of Cheetos and see if that helps him out. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Well hell they've extracted the THD from the plant to market it in different products but also increased it's potency. Then they wonder why this crap is happening? I think I understand what he's trying to say, but I'm pretty sure it's THC. Someone open a bag of Cheetos and see if that helps him out. Thanks. I looking at this paragraph when I typed. He said most exposures among young children are accidental, with parents reporting their children found and ate marijuana-laced items such as cookies and candy bars. |
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I think I understand what he's trying to say, but I'm pretty sure it's THC. Someone open a bag of Cheetos and see if that helps him out. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Well hell they've extracted the THD from the plant to market it in different products but also increased it's potency. Then they wonder why this crap is happening? I think I understand what he's trying to say, but I'm pretty sure it's THC. Someone open a bag of Cheetos and see if that helps him out. Dude, I think this is more serious. We have to go straight to Oreo and Dorito sandwichs. |
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I know folks wouldn't like my approach to legalizing Marijiana. Very simple. Grow your own. Smoke your own. Stay the Fuck home!
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Darwin is always right.
Problem is when others interfere with him and keep the defect in the gene pool. |
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Dude, I think this is more serious. We have to go straight to Oreo and Dorito sandwichs. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Well hell they've extracted the THD from the plant to market it in different products but also increased it's potency. Then they wonder why this crap is happening? I think I understand what he's trying to say, but I'm pretty sure it's THC. Someone open a bag of Cheetos and see if that helps him out. Dude, I think this is more serious. We have to go straight to Oreo and Dorito sandwichs. Someone get that man a copy of COD Advanced Warfare and an Xbox Live account, Stat! |
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Several grade school teachers have remarked that little kids come to school reeking of pot smoke instead of cigarettes. Bet it is great on their mental development. Helps them to concentrate more Don't say the word "concentrate" in front of them. They'll think you're talking about THC concentrates... try to use the words "focus" or pay the fuck attention". |
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Yes, THD!
Tetra Hydra DUhnabinol, it's killing Doritos left and right! |
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Several grade school teachers have remarked that little kids come to school reeking of pot smoke instead of cigarettes. Bet it is great on their mental development. View Quote Let's examine this logic. When something is illegal, it is easier for a kid to get than when it's legal and controlled. e.g. alcohol is more difficult for a high schooler to get than pot. So, do you honestly believe that the incidence of kids smoking pot has gone up with the legalization??? As far as the OP goes, I can see some inexperienced people eating it and seeking medical attention. It won't kill you but it can really freak someone out. i.e. the cop who ate a stash and called 911 cause he was tripping balls. ETA wingnutz beat me to the cop freak out. |
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They had an equal amount of reports of kids getting into e-cig liquids in that state.
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Also, because it is legal, people are less afraid of going to the ER because of it. Thus the number of visits due to pot goes up.
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In related news, the number of Cheetos and Oreo overdoses have increased by 100% in Washington State.
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Let's examine this logic. When something is illegal, it is easier for a kid to get than when it's legal and controlled. e.g. alcohol is more difficult for a high schooler to get than pot. So, do you honestly believe that the incidence of kids smoking pot has gone up with the legalization??? As far as the OP goes, I can see some inexperienced people eating it and seeking medical attention. It won't kill you but it can really freak someone out. i.e. the cop who ate a stash and called 911 cause he was tripping balls. ETA wingnutz beat me to the cop freak out. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Several grade school teachers have remarked that little kids come to school reeking of pot smoke instead of cigarettes. Bet it is great on their mental development. Let's examine this logic. When something is illegal, it is easier for a kid to get than when it's legal and controlled. e.g. alcohol is more difficult for a high schooler to get than pot. So, do you honestly believe that the incidence of kids smoking pot has gone up with the legalization??? As far as the OP goes, I can see some inexperienced people eating it and seeking medical attention. It won't kill you but it can really freak someone out. i.e. the cop who ate a stash and called 911 cause he was tripping balls. ETA wingnutz beat me to the cop freak out. I'm saying that little kids are being exposed to pot smoke at home. |
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According to which US Government authority you want to believe, the lethaldose of marijuana is either about one-third your body weight, or about 1,500pounds, consumed all at once. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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What's the LD50? According to which US Government authority you want to believe, the lethaldose of marijuana is either about one-third your body weight, or about 1,500pounds, consumed all at once. But the fucking pot needles, man! This shit will get out of control and kill us all. I need a beer to calm down... |
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snip Garrard urged anyone suffering from illness linked to marijuana to report the incident to the poison center, which keeps patient information confidential. snip View Quote Otherwise known as being stoned. |
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I'm saying that little kids are being exposed to pot smoke at home. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Several grade school teachers have remarked that little kids come to school reeking of pot smoke instead of cigarettes. Bet it is great on their mental development. Let's examine this logic. When something is illegal, it is easier for a kid to get than when it's legal and controlled. e.g. alcohol is more difficult for a high schooler to get than pot. So, do you honestly believe that the incidence of kids smoking pot has gone up with the legalization??? As far as the OP goes, I can see some inexperienced people eating it and seeking medical attention. It won't kill you but it can really freak someone out. i.e. the cop who ate a stash and called 911 cause he was tripping balls. ETA wingnutz beat me to the cop freak out. I'm saying that little kids are being exposed to pot smoke at home. I suppose that's possible. Poor parents not hiding their use from the kids cause it's "legal" now. |
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Several grade school teachers have remarked that little kids come to school reeking of pot smoke instead of cigarettes. Bet it is great on their mental development. Helps them to concentrate more What they should be concerned with is the amount of meds they put kids on to "help them focus". |
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I'm overdosing right now. In fact, I'm going back for more. Oh em gee, whatever shall we do... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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By their definition, I have overdosed on coffee multiple times. I'm overdosing right now. In fact, I'm going back for more. Oh em gee, whatever shall we do... Spend more money seems to be the "solution" to...everything. |
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