Colorado Marijuana
The nation's first recreational pot industry opened in Colorado as business owners threw their doors open for shoppers at 8 a.m. Local time. Washington state also legalized recreational pot, and its industry opens in mid-2014. Ref. USAToday
Stock in marijuana companies skyrocket after Colorado sells $1 mil on first day:
The long lines stretching around Colorado marijuana shops have apparently not gone unnoticed by investors, with the price of shares for cannabis-related companies skyrocketing since the drug became legal throughout the state on January 1." Ref. Source 6
Marijuana-Laced Treats Leave Colorado Jonesing For Food-Safety Rules
From sodas to truffles to butter, foods infused with THC ? the chemical in marijuana that gives you a high ? are already for sale in Colorado. But the federal government still considers pot illegal, so the state has to create from scratch its own system to regulate these foods.
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Marijuana exposure in kids rose after recreational use legalized in Colorado
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado was associated with both increased hospital visits and cases at a regional poison center because of unintentional exposure to the drug by children, suggesting effective preventive measures are needed as more states consider legalizing the drug, according to a new article. Ref. Source 7e.