As commercialized recreational marijuana becomes more prolific so will the number of drugged driving incidences. Unfortunately this happened recently when a young woman crashed her car into another vehicle after “smoking a bowl.” This crash re... read more
Two deaths in Germany were linked directly to smoking cannabis which triggered cardiovascular complications in the young men (both in their 20s). The researchers go on to explain that cardiotoxic effects have been noted with marijuana use and thus urge ca... read more
New Study by Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Shows the Impact of Marijuana Use on Colorado Communities Smart Press Statement August 13, 2014 DENVER (August 13, 2014) — Yesterday, the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Ar... read more
Law enforcement and state officials described the challenges and unfunded mandates surrounding marijuana regulation and youth safety at the Use of Recreational Marijuana Tax Revenue Interim Study Committee. Police Chief John Jackson expressed concern that... read more
On the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, the seven-hour drive has not prevented a spike in youth marijuana use since Colorado legalized recreational weed. Native Americans across the country are worried as they watch “diversion,” legal ma... read more
DPD Sergeant Steve Warneke interview Sergeant Brett Hinkle and Detective Aaron Kafer of the department’s marijuana unit regularly answer questions and concerns about children’s safety around marijuana products, but with Halloween coming up, the fe... read more
Colorado middle school students bring a pound of pot to school to sell. Chief of Police of the City of Florence expressed frustration that no one seems to be following state or local regulations when it comes to marijuana, and there is no enforcement. ... read more
Two top health experts and doctors express deep concern about the extremely damaging short- and long-term impacts of marijuana use, as well as how Colorado youth face a tremendous disadvantage because of Colorado marijuana laws. These experts highlight r... read more
Founding member of Smart Colorado, Rachel O’Bryan, offers some safety tips concerning marijuana edibles. Because dosages vary and many edibles look just like their drug-free counterparts, edibles present a danger to youth as well as adults. Kids risk ac... read more
Unfortunately in Colorado children and teenagers (and even adults) don’t have any way of knowing if marijuana is in their candy, food, or drinks. Please read the warning put out by the Denver police and watch the video where Patrick Johnson, owner of... read more
