Experts Cautious On Pregnant Women Using Marijuana To Ease Morning Sickness
As Californians get ready to vote Nov. 8 on whether to legalize recreational marijuana, public health experts weigh in on if it's safe for pregnant women to use and other questions.
Orange County Register:
Cannabis Conversation: Is Pot Safe For Pregnant Moms? Does Marijuana Cause Lung Cancer?
There’s a growing body of research that suggests marijuana can help with conditions such as nausea and pain while posing only modest health risks for adults. But as Californians get ready to vote Nov. 8 on whether to legalize recreational marijuana, there are broader public health questions to consider, from whether it affects developing fetuses to the impact of secondhand smoke. (Staggs, 10/10)
In other news —
Ventura County Star:
Ventura To Study Marijuana Measure
The Ventura City Council on Monday directed staff to return with detailed information on what the city might do if recreational marijuana is legalized. Voters will be deciding in November whether to approve Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. (Arlene Martinez, 10/11)