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I\u2019m<\/span> sure most of us have heard, \u201cit\u2019s only weed,\u201d or, \u201cit\u2019s natural,\u201d to minimize the risks of marijuana use.<\/span> Even if we <\/span>haven\u2019t<\/span> tried it ourselves, we have <\/span>most likely smelled<\/span> it, or been around a person who has been using marijuana. Since February is Marijuana Awareness Month, and<\/span>\u00a0Minnesota legislators planning to legalize recreational mar<\/span>ijuana, <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> important to <\/span>be informed before deciding to partake.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Although marijuana ha<\/span>d been previously labeled as \u201cnon-addictive,\u201d we now know that this is a misconception.<\/span> In fact, the DSM-5 has outlined criteria & <\/span>identified<\/span> withdrawal symptoms for Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). <\/span>In fact, the CDC <\/a><\/span><\/span>estimates<\/span> 3 in 10 people who use marijuana <\/span>have Cannabis Use Disorder. <\/span>The likelihood of developing CUD <\/span>is greater <\/span>if marijuana use started during youth or <\/span>adolescence<\/span> and if use is frequent.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Although smoking remains the most popular way to use marijuana, the popularity of edibles continues to increase. While edibles may seem less intimidating than smoking, there are still some risks associated with consuming edibles. For instance, edibles have much longer lasting effects, often several hours longer, than smoking marijuana.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, the delayed onset of the effects is associated with a higher likelihood of an overdose. When someone eats an edible, it can take up to 2 hours to feel the effects. If someone were unaware of this, or were impatient to feel the effects, they may choose to have more. While it is extremely unlikely for someone to die from a marijuana overdose, it can still be an extremely uncomfortable and scary experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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WebMD<\/a> <\/span>lists the symptoms of a marijuana overdose as:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n