Study: Edible marijuana may pose health risk

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Study: Edible marijuana may pose health risk
Study: Edible marijuana may pose health risk. Rick Williams reports during Action News at 12:30 p.m. on March 26, 2019.

A new study shows that edible marijuana may pose a special risk.



The research was conducted at a Denver hospital, where recreational cannabis is legal.



They found that there was a three-fold increase in emergency room visits due to edible marijuana.



While inhaled marijuana caused the most severe problems, researchers found that marijuana-infused foods and candies also led to trouble.



Patients went to the ER with symptoms such as repeated vomiting, racing hearts, and psychotic episodes.

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