The chief medical officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has jumped into the argument over "medical" marijuana. Dr. Ned Calonge writes in today's Denver Post that "marijuana can cause distorted perceptions, impaired coordination and problems with learning and memory. Daily use, when smoked, is associated with a number of physical health harms including damage to the immune system, respiratory infections, and chronic lung disease, and has been linked to lung cancer. Recent use impairs driving ability, leading to motor vehicle crashes and injuries."
I am glad there are physicians who are willing to speak out on this subject.
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