https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9926018/ Abstract Pets can have accidental, intentional, or malicious exposure to illicit drugs. It is a growing concern over the last decade because there is an increase in usage of illicit drugs in humans and diagnosis is difficult. Owners are often not aware of exposure, or they are reluctant to admit possession of recreational drugs in the household due to potential legal consequences. In addition, illicit drugs sold on the black m

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022057761/190427/Pediatric-Edible-Cannabis-Exposures-and-Acute?autologincheck=redirected A total of 2216 cases were not followed to a known outcome (eg “lost to follow-up” or “not followed – toxic effects possible”) and were excluded from the total of 7043 cases over the 5 years of the study, which left 4827 cases for the evaluation of clinical effects and therapies used. These cases were excluded because the data were i

https://www.americasquarterly.org/fulltextarticle/decriminalization-would-increase-the-use-and-the-economic-and-social-costs-of-drugs/ The argument that drug decriminalization, or legalization, will solve the budget crisis, reduce prison overcrowding and cripple drug cartels is simply not supported by evidence. In fact, the benefits of keeping marijuana and other illicit drugs illegal clearly outweigh the negative and predictable consequences of legitimizing these substances.