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2.85 million units of marijuana-infused foods and beverages were sold in Colorado in 2014. Marijuana edibles come in many forms, including cookies, cupcakes, soda pops, and candies. These commercialized products are appealing to children and dangerously mimic popular treats. (Source: Colorado Department of Revenue, February 2015)

Legalizing marijuana in Colorado increased exposure of kids to marijuana After Colorado citizens voted to legalize adult recreational and medical use of marijuana, Colorado moved from 14th to 3rd highest state in teen marijuana use. There was also a 40% increase in school suspensions and expulsions for marijuana use. In general, the graph below shows teen marijuana use is higher in those states where marijuana is legalized for adults (red and green columns).

In Colorado, where marijuana is legal for adult use, the number of young children poisoned by marijuana is much higher than national. (Note: 2006-2009 Colorado had limited medical access; 2010-2012 commercialized medical access; 2013 – 2014 legalized personal use.) (Source: Rocky Mountain High Intensity Trafficking Area September 2015) ** More statistics to come...