Pubdate: Thu, 08 Jun 2017
Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB)
Copyright: 2017 Postmedia Network
Contact:  http://www.calgaryherald.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/66
Author: Larry Comeau
Page: A15

HAZARDS OF POT USE ARE ALREADY EVIDENT

Re: "Talking pot: NDP launch marijuana survey online," Herald Online, 
June 2.

Anyone interested in the impact of legalized marijuana only need look
at what has happened in the U.S. In Colorado, there has been an
increase in young people at ERs from pot smoking and consuming
edibles. In Washington state, road deaths have doubled since
legalization.

The Trudeau government, in its rush to appease its pro-pot base and
reap billions from sales, is simply ignoring conclusive studies saying
young people who smoke marijuana run a greatly enhanced risk of
suffering psychosis or other mental issues later in life.

One thing for sure: health care and policing services will feel the
impact of legalization.

Larry Comeau, Ottawa
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