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hlthe2b

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2. Whoever is doing so seems to be throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks...
Sun Oct 6, 2024, 03:02 PM
Oct 6

Nothing. I repeat NOTHING is without risk. Ever heard of someone dying of WATER toxicity? It happens when one consumes too much water (waaay too much water) too fast and dilutes out all of one's crucial electrolytes, but especially sodium, leading to brain swelling and ultimate death if not treated.

Some take on an issue like marijuana as though all forms, types, routes, and regulations covering its use, sale, and distribution are the same in every case and every state and every instance. Can cannabis cause health issues in some people? Absolutely-- especially some forms and some acute or chronic level use. But, all is not equal in this regard, and the very same thing can be said for alcohol, processed foods, contaminated foods, the multitude of prescription drugs, unregulated nutritional supplements, and the very water we drink from the tap or those ubiquitous plastic bottles.

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