Marijuana and Minors

  Marijuana has changed over time. Without regulations from government officials, the cannabis industry has developed marijuana and products with much higher concentrations of THC, the psychoactive component that causes addiction. 

The THC concentration in marijuana plants has increased three-fold between 1995 (4%) and 2014 (12% to 23%). Concentrated products, commonly known as dabs or waxes, are far more widely available today and may contain between 23.7% and 75.9% THC.

 Because there was initially no regulation on the edibles they have been made to look very similar to regular products that people consume such as chocolates, gummy bears, etc. As a result, there has been a significant increase in the accidental exposure and overdoses of young children who don't realize what they're eating. 

Pets can also get into marijuana, edibles, and other products,  which can cause difficulty walking, vomiting, trouble regulating body temperature, tremors, seizures and potentially coma. 

One of the first things that happens in states that have legalized marijuana is an increase in car accidents. Marijuana significantly impairs judgment, motor coordination, and reaction time. Studies have found a direct relationship between blood THC concentration and impaired driving ability. 

In nearly all states, employers can fire employees for being under the influence of marijuana at work, or for off-duty use. Employers may ask for pre-employment and/or random drug screening at any time. This includes government jobs, healthcare careers, insurance or real estate agent, and service positions that require driving.