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Thirdhand THC: Detection on Indoor Surfaces
In a room where cannabis was vaped, THC was detected on hard surfaces. This is a first step in understanding how vape deposits in an...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Oct 13, 20211 min read
High Truths Podcast on Second Hand Marijuana Smoke With Dr. Paula Gordon
Decades-long expert, Dr. Paula Gordon, speaks to the disastrous effects of first, second and thirdhand exposure to cannabis, CBD and...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Cannabis allergy through passive exposure
This article documents a study which finds that 2nd hand exposure to cannabis may be responsible for triggering allergic response in two...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Occupational cannabis exposure and allergy risks
This study attempted to explore the potential for allergic health risks of occupational exposure to cannabis among Belgian Police...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Aug 7, 20202 min read
Cannabis exposure causes TILT (Toxicant Induced Loss of Tolerance)
TILT, or Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance, is when individuals are exposed to nanoparticles and other toxins and develop a loss of...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 27, 20201 min read
1 in 4 marijuana users get high at work
1 in 4 marijuana users get high at work, according to a survey in Washington, Oregon, and Colorado. 1 in 4 also report getting high...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 15, 20201 min read
Cannabis can have "sewer-like" and other odors
Cannabis odors can be detected more than a mile from their source and can “often be described as pungent, skunky, floral, fruity, or even...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Jul 15, 20201 min read
2nd-hand cannabis exposure has same effects as smoking
This study evaluated human toxicological and subjective effects after passive (second-hand) exposure to cannabis smoke and concluded In...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 13, 20201 min read
Secondhand exposure has psychoactive effects
People experience psychoactive effects after second-had exposure to marijuana smoke, as this leads to cannabinoid metabolites in bodily...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 11, 20201 min read
Pot grow causes paralyzed face, burning throat, eyes, sinuses for neighbors
A Portland couple who are non-users of marijuana claim their neighbors' legal marijuana grow is making them sick. "My face gets...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Jun 7, 20201 min read
2nd- & 3rd-hand marijuana smoke is harmful to non-users
Article highlights: Third-hand smoke includes “residue from smoke that remains on walls, carpets, furniture, and other surfaces long...
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Breathe Free Oregon
May 22, 20201 min read
Secondhand smoke can travel through plumbing, electrical lines, etc.
Article: Suffolk County To Attempt To Ban Smoking In Private Homes Spencer, who is also a medical doctor, said secondhand smoke can...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 21, 20201 min read
American Lung Association Cautions Against Smoking Marijuana
The American Lung Association cautions the public against smoking marijuana because of the risks it poses to the lungs. Marijuana can...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 15, 20201 min read
Living near marijuana grow can be unhealthy experience
A marijuana grow radically changed the health and safety conditions in this Oregon community. Read the Register-Guard article
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 11, 20201 min read
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome causes vomiting, nausea, and occasionally death
This Yahoo News Article discusses a new syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, or CHS, associated with cannabis use. In addition,...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min read
Vaping Residue Can Transfer Between Rooms
This study focuses on nicotine and e-cigarette chemicals, but regardless the article illustrates how thirdhand smoke / vape exposure can...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min read
Indoor pot grows can result in respiratory diseases, carbon monoxide production, and more
This article discusses the health dangers of indoor pot grows and how residents, neighbors, etc. can be exposed. Highlights: "The study...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min read
Smokers and Vapers May Be at Greater Risk for COVID-19
Smoking and vaping irritate the lungs and may make smokers/vapers more susceptible to COVID-19. Cigarette smoking has been shown to...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min read
The Dangers of Second-Hand Marijuana Smoke
A drugabuse.com article shows that exposure to second-hand marijuana smoke takes 90 minutes to recover from. Over time, exposure can lead...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min read
Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Is Not Healthy, According to ANR
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights considers secondhand marijuana smoke a form of indoor air pollution. Learn about the dangers of...
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