Since New York legalized recreational marijuana, hospitals across the state have seen a surge in cannabis-related emergency room visits, according to syracuse.com. In 2023 alone, more than 135,000 people statewide sought help for symptoms like severe vomiting, rapid heartbeat, and panic.
Central New York now leads the state in these ER visits, with doctors like Dr. Deborah Mann at Upstate Medical University regularly treating patients who underestimated the potency of legal cannabis products.
The data highlights growing health concerns tied to cannabis use in the post-legalization era, especially among users unaware of the risks posed by stronger strains and edibles.
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