Pubdate: Thu, 21 Dec 2017
Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB)
Copyright: 2017 Postmedia Network
Contact:  http://www.calgaryherald.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/66
Author: Pamela McColl
Page: A13

THERE ARE RISKS TO CONSUMING POT

Re: "Irksome issues around cannabis legalization," Licia Corbella, 
Opinion, Dec. 16.

Canadians need to be surveyed on far more marijuana harms than just
the risk of driving marijuana impaired. Health Canada has identified
conditions for which the use of marijuana is strictly
contraindicated.

Our country's health watchdog advises men to avoid the use of
marijuana if they want to start a family.

How many Canadians understand the science that links marijuana to a
heightened probability of testicular cancer, sterility and damage to
DNA? How many Canadians are aware of the scientific evidence that
suggests marijuana can negatively impact pre- and post-natal
development?

Such warnings, provided from Health Canada and the Canadian Centre on
Substance Use, are not the rantings of reefer madness, but rather,
statements by highly regarded institutions.

Pamela McColl, Vancouver
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MAP posted-by: Matt