Cannabis-Related ER Visits<br />on the Rise in Colorado Since cannabis was liberalized in Colorado in 2009, emergency room trips triggered by its use have tripled. Inhaled cannabis has<br />led to more visits overall, while food containing cannabis<br />extract has accounted for<br />more visits because of psychiatric<br />and cardiovascular symptoms. Doctors are unable to quantify<br />the exact cannabis doses, but<br />suspect the ingested amounts<br />are higher than inhaled doses. Researchers have identified<br />9,973 cannabis-related ER visits<br />at the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital between <br />2012 and 2016. Dr. Andrew Monte, an emergency<br />physician at the hospital, said the<br />study was conducted to reaffirm<br />his colleagues cannabis concerns. Andrew Monte, via CNN In its edible form, tetrahydrocannabinol<br />(THC) is absorbed slower and its effects<br />aren’t immediately felt. This leads to the use of increased<br />doses, which can put users in a<br />dangerous hallucinogenic state. Monte urged states seeking<br />marijuana legalization to<br />keep edibles out of the<br />recreational marketplace. Andrew Monte, via CNN
