BEWARE KENTUCKY!!

by: Kenneth Kolle

A story in the Richmond Register about the influx of Fentanyl-Laced products In Kentucky quoted Kentucky state Trooper Purdy as saying "There have been reports where it's even laced with marijuana,"

Marijuana alone normally does NOT produce vomiting and extreme paranoia like many opioids tend to produce when a person consumes an excessive amount. One possible reason is the (ECS) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocannabinoid_system. The endocannabinoid system is a fairly unknown system that regulates many functions of the human body that is beginning to be understood in ways we never could before this system was discovered. Many researchers believe one very important function of this system is to self-regulate the absorption of cannabinol, which is what makes up the marijuana plant.

Opioid receptors in the human body is unlike the (ECS) in some key ways, and one of those key differences is opioid receptors will NOT prevent an over saturation of opioids entering the blood stream, which will eventually lead to suppressed breathing and result in death. Whereas, the (ECS) system will regulate CBD, which includes THC, resulting in longer lasting effects but, NOT death.

Doctors in Kentucky, and other 'illegal' states, are starting to see more patients coming in their ERs that 'self-report' long term marijuana use, and they are exhibiting symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, constipation, altered heart rate, slowed breathing rate, confusion, hallucinations, weakness, and sweating. The attending doctor quickly determines it to be Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: Which is “associated” with long term excessive use of cannabis.

Should we jump to the conclusion that more people in illegal states are starting to consume at a much higher rate then they previously did?

Should we assume the marijuana being consumed is much stronger?

Should doctors stop exploring the cause with the admission of consumption?

NO!!! How many times have we heard legislators and doctors from all across Kentucky tell us we need more evidence, and (they) cannot make a decision based off anecdotal evidence??

The fact that the other ‘legal’ states are not seeing the uptick in Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, and they have seen a huge increase in folks admitting they consume, should be a pretty good indicator as to what is really happening in Kentucky, and other illegal states.

We are seeing a combination of things taking place here!

We are seeing more people self-reporting long term use because the stigma surrounding cannabis is being eliminated and therefor folks are more likely to be upfront about their consumption habits.

Additionally, in most 'illegal' states hemp and other very low quality cannabis is being laced with a number of harmful substances so it can be passed off as pure high quality products, which have unexpected, and sometimes dire consequences.

Could folks be suffering the effects of Fentanyl without knowing it?

Could doctors be missing other drugs in their system, like Fentanyl??

• Fentanyl side effects include:

• Nausea.

• Vomiting.

• Constipation.

• Altered heart rate.

• Slowed breathing rate.

• Confusion. Hallucinations.

• Weakness.

• Sweating.

• Itchy skin.

• Constricted pupils.

• Seizures.

Most of the symptoms here align perfectly with Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and unless a drug test was preformed, nothing more than the 'self-reported' use of cannabis would be recognized to be causing the symptoms.

Let’s assume a drug test was preformed, and in many cases it probably was...

...we know cannabis showed up since it takes roughly 30 days or more to completely metabolize out of fat.

If fentanyl was the culprit wouldn’t it show up?

Not necessarily!

A person suffering from confusion, hallucinations, nausea, and vomiting probably would have tried to struggled through the symptoms since most people in 'illegal' states, would not want to go to the hospital while being under the influence of marijuana.

Taking into consideration that people are going to the hospital with these symptoms, we can safely say they were not chasing a ‘high’ that would cause them to lose control of their thoughts, and bodily functions; and I will go even further to say most, if not all, of these people were only looking for the therapeutic effects quality cannabis provides.

Furthermore, we need to take into consideration Fentanyl may, or may not show up in blood after 5 hours, and until consumers start consuming certified clean products, or the doctors actually test their cannabis, we can safely say Fentanyl-Laced marijuana CANNOT be ruled out as a cause for the ER visits and the increase in Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome diagnosis.

I am not a doctor, and I am NOT in anyway advising anyone to self-diagnose. I am simply passing along easily accessible information meant to promote additional thought.

source:

https:www.verywellmind.com

https:www.richmondregister.com/news/police-courts/fighting-fentanyl-state-troopers-to-recieve-response-kit-through/article_3cdba036-4d74-57b3-814c-0788007b