Growing Cannabis at Home Is Like Putting Fentanyl On a Shelf Within Reach of Kids Says Canadian MP

1. Growing Cannabis at Home Is Like Putting Fentanyl On a Shelf Within Reach of Kids, Says Canadian MP Growing Cannabis at Home Is Like Putting Fentanyl On a Shelf Within Reach of Kids, Says Canadian MP Canada’s Conservative MP Peter Kent has come strongly against the Liberal government's plan to legalize marijuana. Comparing home grown pot to keeping fentanyl within the reach of children, the Ontario MP said, “Kids are going to harvest leaves. Kids are going to experiment. What we are doing is virtually the same as putting fentanyl on a shelf within reach of kids. Having plants in homes is just as wacky, just as unacceptable, and just as dangerous for Canadian society.” Many Canadian politicians, particularly those form the Conservative Party, have said it clearly that they will delay marijuana legalization beyond the July 2018 deadline by deferring the passage of two important bills – C-45 and C-46. Both the bills are going to hit the Canadian Senate floor in January 2018. Many have lambasted such contentions as the comparison between fentanyl – 100 times powerful morphine – and weed are fanciful. Marijuana overdose is not fatal, but even a few specs of fentanyl can kill. First responders and firefighters with drug overdoses are, therefore, advised to carry naloxone, an effective antidote. Nevertheless, even unrestricted consumption of the pot is dangerous. It is doubly so in case one is underage. more than dealing Pot laws in America With medical and recreational marijuana legal in many states in America, it is essential to be aware of the dangers associated with long-term use and abuse. Considering the harms of marijuana abuse, it remains illegal under the federal law even for the medical use. Here are some dangers associated with cannabis: Marijuana impairs judgement, and distorts perceptions and thinking. Poor coordination alleviates the risks of accidents. States with legal marijuana sales have www.sovfl.com

2. seen a dramatic increase in automobile accidents. In many instances, the driver was under the influence of marijuana and alcohol. The drug increases heart rate, which could be dangerous. Cannabis also causes a case of ‘munchies,’ a state of increased and insatiable hunger. Marijuana is a gateway drug. People who experiment with marijuana at an early age are more likely to abuse more dangerous drugs like cocaine and heroin as they age. Prolonged abuse of pot can result in mental health conditions such as psychosis and schizophrenia. A person addicted to any drug, be it marijuana or heroin, loses sense of time and space. The inability to differentiate between drug-induced stupor and the reality causes a dent in relationships and personal well-being. Habitual weed smokers are more likely to be unemployed and homeless. Pot and fentanyl – a dangerous combo While weed on its own may not cause a lethal overdose, mixing it with fentanyl is extremely dangerous. According to Cincinnati coroner Lakshmi Sammarco, her team discovered an array of street drugs laced with fentanyl. “We have seen fentanyl mixed with cocaine, we have also seen fentanyl mixed with marijuana.” Unfortunately, it is difficult to ascertain which strain of marijuana is contaminated; sometimes, not until an autopsy is done. Though legalization controls the entire cycle of marijuana production, from seed to the consumer, only time will tell if this is an effective counter against the ills of marijuana. Until then, as the age old adage says, it is better to be safe than sorry. Marijuana addiction treatment Marijuana is a highly addictive substance with many adverse health issues. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), its main ingredient, induces psychoactive changes, generating quick tolerance for the drug and heightening the possibility of lifelong dependence. Timely treatment is the key to early recovery. Sovereign Health offers some of the best marijuana detox centers in the country. Sovereign Health of Florida offers addiction treatment programs at both its Pompano Beach and Fort Myers facilities. Through psychosocial and biopsychosocial assessment, patients are screened for other underlying conditions and given specialized attention. Besides medications, we also provide intensive care therapies to bring behavioral changes and counseling to help develop coping skills. For more information on our marijuana addiction treatment, call our 24/7 helpline (866) 217-5527 and speak to an admission counselor. www.sovfl.com