Marijuana
Our co-hosts continue their discussion with EMS1 columnist and defense attorney David Givot on the impact medical marijuana has in EMS
Our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of industry personnel using medical marijuana to work through issues of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress
Our co-hosts respond to a listener’s email regarding where medical marijuana fits into public safety, especially EMS
Houston Fire Dept. transported users who were in altered state because of the illegal, synthetic drug and mid-afternoon heat
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The amount of emergency visits related to marijuana among Colorado tourists has increased dramatically since the drug was legalized
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Patient symptoms ranged from mild nausea, tachycardia and agitation to difficulty breathing and unconsciousness
The new laws allow officials to arrest those selling the drug and increases the penalties for those found manufacturing it
Police found the Ohio man, 22, on the floor in the fetal position and surrounded by snacks
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said the use of synthetic cannabinoids is causing deaths and sending thousands of people to emergency rooms around the country for treatment
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to more than 700 synthetic drug calls in the past three months
Emergency Marijuana Service owns 15 trucks for selling marijuana lollipops across the US
The synthetic cannabinoid, also known as “Spice,” mimics the effects of marijuana
Ambulance crews summoned to assess ‘spaced out’ people
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally, but test positive days later in violation of policies?
