Health Interim Studies

OPINION/COLUMN

House Public Health Committee Chair Rep. Cynthia Roe speaks during her interim study on the effects of medical marijuana edibles on children Nov. 6 at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
House Public Health Committee Chair Rep. Cynthia Roe speaks during her interim study on the effects of medical marijuana edibles on children Nov. 6 at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

This week, I want to share highlights from two interim studies.

The first study was one I requested to examine the impact of medical marijuana edibles on children and the dangers they pose. The study was held before the House Committee on Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled substances.

As a healthcare professional, I've heard of several cases where some children have ended up in ICUs on life-support bec…