Pubdate: Mon, 12 Nov 2012
Source: Fort Collins Coloradoan (CO)
Copyright: 2012 The Fort Collins Coloradoan
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Author: D.J. Flock

LEGALIZING POT CREATES HEALTH HAZARDS

Now that marijuana has been legalized, you will have another worry. 
If you were in some kind of injury accident and needed an ambulance, 
EMT, emergency room attention, emergency surgery, post-surgery care, 
wouldn't you want these people treating you to be 100 percent alert 
and their brain in top thinking condition?

In the middle of the night, you have a critical need for surgery to 
save your life and a special surgeon was on call and had to come to 
the hospital. You hope to God that doctor has not been doing some 
"pot." One who is "stoned" from pot and needs medical attention 
probably wouldn't care anyway. Those who are sober are another thing.

There will be the worry that the nurses caring for you need to have 
sharp and clear minds. Also, all the pharmacists have to be sharp and 
focused so they won't make a terrible mistake making up prescriptions 
for you or a loved one.

It is known there are some doctors and other health-care 
professionals who have alcohol problems. Marijuana recreational use 
just adds more risk to others.

Most doctors and other health-care providers are dedicated and trustworthy.

Something to think about when you need medical care.

D.J. Flock, Fort Collins
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