Colorado has experienced a significant jump in patients seeking emergency medical treatment for complications related to suspected marijuana use since 2014, when the state legalized the drug for commercial sales, according to a presentation by Denver health officials. Still, marijuana-related emergency department visits represent less than 1 percent of all ER visits, said the officials, who shared their experiences and lessons learned during a phone call with the Boston Public Health Commission.
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[1] https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/11/16/colo-officials-talk-marijuana-concerns-with-boston-regulators/NF4nQpZhg4aH1nGU2m0oeI/story.html
[2] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/colorado%2A