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As of January 6, 2021, there have been 62 confirmed and probable EVALI cases reported among San Diego County residents. All cases were hospitalized and there has been one death. Ages of patients have ranged from 17 to 76 years, with a median age of 30.5 years, and 50% have been male.
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The Healthcare Taskforce, a subcommittee of the Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force, recently developed a benzodiazepine informational handout. The two-sided handout covers a variety of topics including what the medication is, safety, risks, proper disposal, storage, and more.
The handout is available for download here.
For more information and support, call 2-1-1.
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SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – According to findings of the 2020 CA Marijuana Impact Report, stronger potency in pot products has led to an upward trend in hospital emergency room discharges related to a cannabis use disorder.
The new report on marijuana-related public health issues was released Thursday. The report also highlighted the increase in youth vaping and emergency room discharges.
The average potency of THC, the primary psychoactive chemical found in marijuana is at its highest levels in history, according to the report. There has been a 350% increase in potency between 1995 – 2018. Additionally, marijuana concentrates can contain up to 90% THC.
The most recent findings from the monitoring the future survey indicated the largest single-year increases in adolescent marijuana vaping ever recorded in the surveys 45-year history.
Statewide emergency department data indicate a continued increase in marijuana-related visits. From 2016 to 2019, California Emergency Department visits and admissions for any related marijuana misuse has increased by 89%.
The report said Marijuana remains the primary drug of choice for youth ages 12-17 entering treatment.
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Last week the Marijuana Prevention Initiative (MPI) hosted a media event to discuss findings from the California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Report: Marijuana's Impact on California 2020 and 2020 MPI Impact Report. Speakers at the event included MPI partners from the San Diego Imperial Counties HIDTA, SANDAG, Scripps Mercy Hospital and McAlister Institute.
Access the full reports below.
San Diego County Marijuana Prevention Initiative 2020 Report
California High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Report: Marijuana's Impact on California 2020
Links to News Articles from Media Event:
https://www.kusi.com/dr-burke-on-2020-ca-marijuana-impact-report/
https://www.kusi.com/san-diego-county-marijuana-prevention-initiative-on-2020-marijuana-report/
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