On Thursday January 28, representatives from six Vermont medical organizations (VT chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Family Medicine, and American College of Physicians as well as the Vermont Psychiatric Association and the Vermont Medical Society) held a press conference at the Statehouse in Montpelier to outline concerns about the proposed legalization of marijuana.
All six groups endorsed a single document that can be found below which outlines known health risks associated with cannabis use, particularly with youth. The group expressed concern that legalization would likely only add to the current drug problem in the state and cautioned against making a permanent decision for Vermonters without knowing the true costs of legalization, as data from states like Colorado and Washington only slowly becomes available (with much of it so far not good news).
The press conference was attended by several media groups as well as by representatives of the legislature. The Judiciary committee is expected to approve the bill out of committee on Friday January 29 to be considered by the full Senate and House.
Press Release – Legalization of Cannabis
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