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Drug use: it's a tough topic. Join forces with parents and teens for compassionate, supportive healthcare that promotes healthy behaviors around alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. That's this week on PCC's blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02jd0p00

With the proliferation of marijuana use, important reminder: Don't drive while high! For users and non-users (who can influence friends or might get hit), good article on latest research: https://lnkd.in/gCjpG6Uk "Inhalation of marijuana may impair driving skills for about six to eight hours, while edibles can impair them for eight to 12 hours, according to guidelines published in 2022 in the International Journal of Drug Policy." "THC impairs driving in numerous ways, researchers say, and differently than alcohol. People who are high tend to drive more slowly. The drug affects your ability to maintain position in a lane, reaction time, following distance and overall judgment, says Metrik. It also reduces your ability to maintain divided attention, which is doing multiple things at the same time, like shifting attention from the dashboard to the road. In Ontario, Canada, emergency department visits that resulted from cannabis-involved traffic injuries, nearly half of the people were admitted to the hospital and 30% were admitted to the intensive care unit, according to research published last year" https://lnkd.in/g5_5kwFr #emergencymedicine #drivingsafety #marijuana #traumacare #transportationsafety

Big Pot is using the Big Tobacco playbook: fraudulent medical claims to make their product seem healthy not harmful. Medical marijuana is a complete fraud. There is no medical benefit from smoking pot (90% of pot users smoke it). Moreover, pot aka cannabis is harmful and causes psychosis, suicide, cancer, lung disease, IQ and memory loss, DUIs and worst case violence. Cannabis should remain a Schedule 1 drug. Why allow the creation of another giant addiction for profit industry to prey on our kids? Especially one that can destroy their mental health and their minds.

This new edition of BarTalk focuses on the regulation of substances from cannabis to psilocybin, legal issues related to drug testing, smoking bylaws and more. Read the April edition here: https://bit.ly/3g5dBo6

The election is coming soon... do your homework.. Some states have recreational marijuana on the ballot. Do you know what happens "when mixed together, alcohol and marijuana can create unpleasant side effects." And impairment is much higher. The problem is when driving there is no impairment test for marijuana. All am asking is to look at SAFETY .. will People drive while using... you bet.... look at the stats in states where it is legal. Will people use before or at work ... you bet.. there are stats on that too. https://lnkd.in/gqKEqgAq

🌿 Replacing Alcohol with Weed: A Growing Trend in the US 🍃 A recent CNN article delves into the rising trend of Americans swapping out alcohol for marijuana. Key takeaways: - For the first time, daily cannabis use surpassed daily alcohol consumption in the US - While alcohol still reigns supreme overall, nearly 18 million people used marijuana daily in 2022, compared to 15 million daily alcohol users - Many are turning to weed as a perceived healthier alternative to drinking, especially in social settings - However, experts caution that both substances carry risks, particularly with excessive use - Smoking or vaping marijuana can lead to cardiovascular and respiratory issues, while edibles remain understudied - The safest bet? Purchase from regulated dispensaries, start low and slow and avoid driving under the influence - As attitudes shift and legalization spreads, it's clear that the relationship between alcohol and cannabis is evolving. 🔍 For more information on this fascinating trend, subscribe to GrazzHopper today!

You may think you’re ok to drive an hour or two after you get high on marijuana, but researchers say you’re not. Pot affects you differently than alcohol and can linger in your system longer, making it difficult to figure out when it’s safe to drive. The percentage of motor-vehicle crash fatalities involving cannabis is rising. THC impairs driving in so many ways and is different than alcohol. People who drive high, tend to drive more slowly and the drug affects your ability to maintain your position in a lane, your reaction time, following distance, and overall judgment. It also reduces your ability to maintain divided attention, which is the ability to do multiple things at the same time – mandatory for driving. Our advice? Don’t drive when high…period.

Reevaluating Marijuana's Federal Classification: A Pivotal Shift in Drug Policy The debate over the US government's stance on marijuana is at a turning point, with new evidence and growing public support pushing for a major change in policy. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are at the center of this issue. https://lnkd.in/gCXAJDit #addictionRecovery #DrugPolicy

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) annual report on drug and alcohol use has just been released for 2023.  1 in 4 Americans over the age of 12 (24.9%) have used illicit drugs in 2023.  This includes marijuana.  8.8%, or 24.9 million Americans used drugs (other than marijuana) in 2023. 21.8% of Americans over the age of 21 use marijuana 18.4% of Americans 20 and under, use marijuana.  Nearly 1/5 of Americans, of all ages, used marijuana in 2023.  What are your thoughts on the impact marijuana does, or does not have, on our society in general?  Should marijuana be considered and illicit drug? https://lnkd.in/g4cy9DSK

A new survey by The Harris Poll, shared exclusively with Politico, reveals that approximately three-quarters of cannabis users favor marijuana over alcohol and cigarettes. Specifically, 77% of marijuana users prefer it to cigarettes, and 73% prefer it to alcohol. Among those who use marijuana daily, these preferences are even more pronounced, with 83% favoring it over cigarettes and 82% over alcohol. The survey also found that just over 60% of respondents abstain from using marijuana products, while 15% report daily usage and 25% consume it weekly. Smoking remains the most popular method of consumption, cited by over 70% of users as their primary mode. ➡️ Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ejWrnCjV ➡️ See the report: https://lnkd.in/e5a-WY-h