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Minnesota legalizes cannabis edibles, catching some Republicans off guard

• openthc 4y ago
  It's poorly written legislation (surprise!) and seems to be dancing around the different types of cannabinoids (d9-THC, d8-THC, d10-THC, etc). While the bill is trying to move forward on the guise of consumer protection this poorly construction legislation won't actually do that. It's really time to start treating this product and the various cannabinoids (natural and synthetic) like we treat alcohol & tobacco.
• tomatotomato37 4y ago
  Given that most of the health risks around cannabis (and tobacco I guess) involves the whole "inhaling burning debris" part of it, I'm starting to think the focus on the drug itself over drug delivery has been a major detriment to the whole issue. Ignoring the substance and instead shifting anything that isn't horribly addictive (though cocaine was once in Coca-Cola...) to your much more robust digestive system over abusing your lungs or mucous membranes seems like it would solve many of today's drug problems
  • Georgelemental 4y ago
    There's lots of evidence that THC on its own can cause serious mental health problems (other than addiction). So no, in this case we should not "ignore the substance"
    • asdfqwertzxcv 4y ago
      Yes... To people who already have or are susceptible to mental health issues. Alcohol or any other intoxicants, including prescription drugs could be just as dangerous for these types of people.
    • moistly 4y ago
      Less that THC causes mental health problems, and more that existing mental health problems are exacerbated by THC.
    • xyzwave 4y ago
      Can you link to this evidence?
    • sebastien_b 4y ago
      >There's lots of evidence that THC on its own can cause serious mental health problems [Citation needed]
  • cyanydeez 4y ago
    The delivery is what's key to the racist nature of enforcement since the 60s