Dr. Barry Dworkin

Colorado cannabis legalization shows small absolute increase in children’s accidental ingestion of products

Health Headlines Commentary for July 26, 2016

Source:

As More People Get High In Colorado, More Kids Head To The Hospital

Reference:

Unintentional Pediatric Exposures to Marijuana in Colorado, 2009-2015

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