Study: Living In A Home Where Cannabis Is Grown Doesn’t Harm A Child’s Health
A study published earlier this year by the government-funded National Institute of Health, as well as the International Journal of Drug Policy, found that “there was no significant difference between the health of the children living in cannabis grow operations and the comparison group of children”.
These findings, according to researchers, “challenge contemporary child welfare approaches and have implications for both child protection social workers and the policymakers who develop frameworks for practice.”
Under current law, children are constantly taken away from their parents for growing cannabis – even if the parents are qualified patients under state law – something that this study shows makes little sense, given that a child’s health is unaffected; however, no one can legitimately argue that it doesn’t harm a child’s health and well-being to be unexpectedly removed (sometimes for years, or even permanently) from their parents.
Here’s the method that researchers used to come to their conclusion:
The study examined the household, family and individual characteristics of 181 children found living in cannabis grow operations in two regions in British Columbia, Canada. Data was collected on-site on the physical characteristics of the homes, the health characteristics of the children, and their prescription drug history. Comparison of prescription drug use was also made with a group of children from the same geographic areas.
The study was conducted by researchers at the School of Social Work at the University of British Columbia,
– TheJointBlog
Gerry
How many kids are in danger living in a home that alcohol is used regularly? I would say 100% of them, as alcohol users are very violent, do stupid stuff and put their drink ahead of their family. or how many are in danger in households where one of both parents are on poison meds from the doctor? My son grew up around cannabis , there is nothing wrong with him as a matter of fact , I smoked while I was pregnant , he was born perfectly and grew up fine, his IQ is 152!!
Jan
Well done Sista!
Cathy
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found this in labor and delivery room in Lakeridge Health Oshawa in August 2011
Diane-Marie Jensen
Could you help me find the study by School of Social Work at the University of British Columbia. I have tried researching their site and I’m coming up empty handed. It would much be appreciated. Cheers.