Pubdate: Fri, 29 Dec 2017
Source: National Post (Canada)
Copyright: 2017 Canwest Publishing Inc.
Contact: http://drugsense.org/url/wEtbT4yU
Website: http://www.nationalpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/286
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n430/a05.html
Author: Pamela McColl
Page: A10

KNOWING THE RISKS OF SMOKING POT

Re: Half of all pot users shrug off driving risk; Survey. Maura Forrest, 
Dec. 20

Canadians need to be surveyed on far more marijuana harms than just
the risk of driving 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 possibility of testicular cancer? How many Canadians are
aware of the scientific evidence that suggests marijuana can
negatively impact pre and postnatal development, including a link with
heavy use and a five fold higher likelihood of distorted facial
features as compared to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome babies?

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 B.C.
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MAP posted-by: Matt