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FATAL CAR CRASHES. In one year. marijuana. related fatal. car crashes. increased 32%. in CO after a. record high of 104%
What EVERYONE should understand about

PRESCRIPTION CANNABIS

FDA approved prescription cannabis-based medicines have been available in the US since 1985. FDA approved listings: Studied & Tested, LISTED & APPROVED: Disease, Dosage, Ingredients, Sideeffects, Manufacture,: Sold in pharmacy & childproof packaging.

DEVELOPING BRAIN

Study participants who initiated weekly cannabis use before age 18 dropped IQ points in proportion to how long they persisted in using the drug, while nonusers gained a fraction of a point.

EDIBLES 10X THE POTENCY

THC POTENCY OF MARIJUANA

1 Gummy Bears = 1 serving =1/2 joint = 85-90% THC (varies depending on potency) Edibles make-up 45% of Colorado marijuana sales: cookies, candy, soda, lollipops… It is not possible to distinguish by sight or taste between candy and infused candy.

THC, tetrahydrocannabinal, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana has increased from 3.2% in 1993 to 14% or higher in 2013. In most states “medical” marijuana THC is higher than recreational marijuana.

FATAL CAR CRASHES In one year marijuana related fatal car crashes increased 32% in CO after a record high of 104% the past 3 years and 200% in WA. You don’t have to be a driver to be a victim.

ADDICTION

Drug-abusing employees are absent from work ten times more frequently than their non-using peers, and the turnover rate is 30% higher than for those employees who do not engage in abuse of illicit drugs. 50 percent of all on-the-job accidents and up to 40 % of employee theft is due to drug abuse.

SHORT-TERM MEMORY

DISPENSARY/POT SHOP In states that have legalized marijuana for any reason there are more pot shops than Starbucks or McDonalds. The Florida Health Dept. projects close to 1800 “dispensaries” throughout the state. (130 in Hillsborough County)

EMPLOYERS CONCERNS

1 in 6 teens who use marijuana become addicted. 30% of users may develop problem use.

“Volunteers striving to keep communities safe & informed.”

#ProtectOurFamilies

The short-term effects of marijuana use include problems with memory & learning, distorted perception, difficulty in thinking & problemsolving, & reduced coordination. May be permanent if use begins in teen years.

ANSWER: _F_ (Popular belief– Myth) It is no wonder that the American public to include doctors, lawyers, legislators, ministers, teachers, patients, parents, elderly, youth, children, teens are so CONFUSED when someone begins to talk about “medical” marijuana.

What does the term “medical” marijuana refer to? A) Prescription cannabis-based B) Charlotte’s Web C) Smoking medical-grade marijuana D) Eating marijuana laced candy E) Vaping hash oil F) All of the above

“A” is the medical answer. Since 1985 prescription, FDA approved cannabis-based medicine has been available throughout the United States. Marijuana negatively impacts almost every organ in the body. FYI– There is no such thing as ‘medical’ grade marijuana.

Photo: Rx-Prescription Cannabis-based Pill, capsule, spray, liquid Yes / Nationally

Liquid (Tincture) (Charlotte’s Web)

FDA Approved:

YES

Controlled Studies: Sold at Pharmacy: Specific disease, dosage, age appropriate identified: Childproof: Drug Interactions: known & listedTypical brand names:

Type:

FLORIDA:

Distribution Stores: Form: Identified

Oral– Edible Candy, soda, cookies, ... (Made from Oil)

SmokingJoint, Blunt, Vaping, Bowl

Potential AMENDMENT 2

Potential AMENDMENT 2

NO

ConcentratesHash, Hash Oil, Wax, Shatter– Dabbing, Vaping, in Edibles 2016 Legislative Bill Terminally Ill– No THC Limit NO

NO

NO

YES

NO (Anecdotal)

NO (Anecdotal)

NO (Anecdotal)

NO (Anecdotal)

YES YES

NO NO

NO NO

NO NO

NO NO

Yes

NO

NO

NO – Child friendly

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

Marinol, Sativex,Nabilone, Cesamet, Several studies– including Epidiolex*for seizures

Charlotte’s Web * American Epilepsy Society warns side-effects outweigh potential benefits

Full melt, Bubble Hash, Oil Wax, Honeycomb, Crumble, Co2 Oil.

Gummy bears, Ganja Joy, Keef Kat, Hashey’s, Cannola Oil, Black Cherry Soda,….

Diamond Girl, Purple Train wreck, Platinum Kush, Dutch Treat, Girl Scout Cookies, Blueberry Diesel ...

Pharmacy

Home made or Semi –regulated Dispensary/pot shops- varies Liquid, gel, patch

Home grown,

Home grown,

Home grown,

Dispensary/pot shops- varies

Dispensary/pot shops- varies

Dispensary/pot shops- varies

Smoked: Hash oil

SMOKED- Leaves

ALWAYS high THC, low CBD, often pesticides, fertilizers… 400 other chemicals No medical association nor the FDA support this form of medicine. Anecdotal Highly concentrated 80-99% THC May trigger mental issues- paranoia, anxiety, schizophrenia, bi-polar, psychosis, & Hallucinations...

EATEN: candy, cookies, sodas …. ALWAYS THC, low CBD, often pesticides, fertilizers… 400 other chemicals No medical association nor the FDA support this form of medicine. Anecdotal High level of THC often 75-80% (Cont.) Increase blood pressure, impaired reasoning, poor coordination, thought processing issues…..

Homegrown or nursery varies from batch to batch, GMO to get higher potency, often contains feces, pesticides & fertilizers

Homegrown or nursery varies from batch to batch, GMO to get higher potency, often contains feces, pesticides & fertilizers

Pill, spray, capsule Specific

ingredients:

2015 Legislative Bill low THC

Sometimes varied chemicals

Suggested medical use:

Specific- tested, and approved by FDA testing

WARNING BY the AES & neurologists not to use Anecdotal

Strength:

Listed & specific

Suppose to be low or no THC Often causes more harm than benefits (one study 40% worse off)…

Side-effects:

Manufacturing:

Specifically listed for each medicine

Industry Standards

Homegrown or nursery may have some regulation but has proven to have many issues

Most often high THC, low CBD, pesticides, fertilizers… 400 other chemicals No medical association nor the FDA support this form of medicine. Anecdotal Typically THC 1525% or higher (Cont.) Addiction, rapid heartbeat, permanent brain impairment, tunnel visions, paranoia… Homegrown or nursery varies from batch to batch, GMO to get higher potency, often contains feces, pesticides & fertilizers

RESOURCES: Brain: https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/nida-notes/2013/08/early-onset-regular-cannabis-use-linked-to-iq-decline THC concentrates: http://gazette.com/clearing-the-haze-thc-extracts-concentrate-problems/article/1554097 Potency: http://gazette.com/clearing-the-haze-thc-extracts-concentrate-problems/article/1554097 Grades: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana http://www.rethinkpot.org/rx-marijuana http://www.samhsa.gov/atod/cannabis http://gazette.com/clearing-the-haze-thc-extracts-concentrate-problems/article/1554097 https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana http://gazette.com/clearing-the-haze-thc-extracts-concentrate-problems/article/1554097 https://www.justthinktwice.com/how-does-drug-use-affect-your-high-school-grades Heavy Usage: https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/infographics/marijuana-use-educationaloutcomes http://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/marijuana-use-can-lower-your-grades Short-term memory: http://www.samhsa.gov/atod/cannabis Perception of harm: http://clearga.org/files/MARIJUANA%20AND%20PERCEPTION%20OF%20HARM.pdf https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/monitoring-future/monitoring-future-survey-overview-findings -2014 Addiction: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana Easy to conceal: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/09/04/e-cigarettes-vape-marijuana-students-connecticut/71703472/ First Time USE: http://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/marijuana-use-can-lower-your-grades