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The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact
Key Findings: There are 47 pages of shocking findings as a result of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado. To name a few: "Since...

Breathe Free Oregon
Nov 6, 20211 min read
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Letter to FDA re: Dangers and Toxicity of Cannabis
Federal Register Submission Re: Re-Scheduling of Cannabinoids in USA - Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol Related Arteriopathy...

Breathe Free Oregon
Sep 25, 20211 min read
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Chromosomal and genome toxicity of cannabis and CBD
This study of U.S. data shows that cannabinoid exposure meets criteria toward first Principal Components of five chromosomal birth...

Breathe Free Oregon
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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Self-reported Cannabidiol (CBD) Use for Conditions With Proven Therapies
Key Findings: This study thematically analyzed the content of the social media posts of a large group of self-identified CBD users so...

Breathe Free Oregon
Nov 22, 20201 min read
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Teens, young adults who vape more at risk for COVID-19
Excerpts: "According to the study, led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and published Tuesday in the...

Breathe Free Oregon
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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Air quality impacted by emissions from cannabis growing facilities
Cannabis grows emit butane and biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) In this pilot study, scientists studied four cannabis grow...

Breathe Free Oregon
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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Toxicity and negative health effects of nanoparticles
Inorganic nanoparticles can be produced via chemical or physical processes. Chemical synthesis involves using chemical reagents (e.g....

Breathe Free Oregon
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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Toxicity of nanoparticles and public health risks
This report states that "many studies indicate that nanoparticles generally are more toxic when incorporated into the humnan body than...

Breathe Free Oregon
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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Risks of non-FDA approved CBD; public not well protected
Key Finding: Non-FDA approved CBD has many risks, and public protection is questionable, according to studies. The Journal of the...

Breathe Free Oregon
Sep 20, 20201 min read
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Cannabis odor travels 1500 yards (1 mile)
Cannabis smell travels 1500 yards (approximately 1 mile) or more. The plants create a sunk-like or sewer-like odor. Despite the fact that...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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Hash oil extraction causes explosions and other public safety risks
This is a safety guide for first responders addressing the dangers of hash oil extraction. Developed by Sgt. Pat Long, Thornton Police...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 27, 20202 min read
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Kaiser doesn't recommend using CBD
CBDs are not regulated or evaluated by the FDA or any government agency. It's not possible to ensure CBDs are pure. The FDA has tested...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 24, 20201 min read
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Cannabis as pig food
Farmers in Seattle are experimenting with feeding cannabis to their pigs. Author: Lydia Kariuki RN Read Full Article Download PDF

Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 16, 20201 min read
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Hazards of indoor marijuana grows
Indoor cannabis growhouses pose serious risk for firefighters and the surrounding community and lead to injury and death. Hazards include...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 15, 20201 min read
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Cannabis exposure causes tachycardia, spasms / tremors (neuroexcitation), and neurotoxicity
- Neurotoxicty is common after acute exposure to cannabis. -Among all ages, tachycardia and neuroexcitation (spasms or tremors) were more...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 30, 20201 min read
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Fatal Car Accidents Involving Marijuana Have Tripled in US
Excerpts: "Marijuana is the most common drug involved in fatal car accidents, contributing to 12 percent of 2010 crashes compared with 4...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 10, 20201 min read
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Marijuana most common drug found in fatal car accidents in Massachusetts
Excerpts: "Marijuana was the most prevalent drug found in drivers involved in fatal Massachusetts crashes from 2013 to 2017." Marijuana...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 10, 20201 min read
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2nd- & 3rd-hand marijuana smoke is harmful to non-users
Article highlights: Third-hand smoke includes “residue from smoke that remains on walls, carpets, furniture, and other surfaces long...

Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 7, 20201 min read
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Most U.S. marijuana too potent for pain relief
Summary: Most marijuana being purchased in the U.S. for neuropathic pain is too potent to be effective. Typically containing two to three...

Breathe Free Oregon
May 22, 20201 min read
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“Medical” Marijuana Too Potent to Be Useful for Pain
Summary: A study published in PLOS One (a peer reviewed journal from the Public Library of Science) concludes that THC concentrations in...

Breathe Free Oregon
May 22, 20201 min read
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