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Legalized cannabis brings new challenges for EMS Providers. The growing availability of marijuana and public acceptance has brought unintended consequences for users - including some who end up needing emergency care. As more state laws shift to allow medicinal and recreational cannabis use, an unexpected but serious side effect has surfaced: more patients presenting to EMS with physical or psychological symptoms of overdose from using marijuana or commercial cannabis products.
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Bradley began exploring the career of Emergency Services at the age of 13 as a junior member at Thomasville Rescue in Thomasville, NC. Following high school, he entered the military and while serving, he earned a degree in Emergency Medical Sciences, Biology and Chemistry, a Bachelor in Business, and attended graduate school at Wake Forest University. Today he serves as the Battalion Chief over the Training Division for Rowan County Emergency Services in Salisbury, NC.
Bradley began exploring the career of Emergency Services at the age of 13 as a junior member at Thomasville Rescue in Thomasville, NC. Following high school, he entered the military and while serving, he earned a degree in Emergency Medical Sciences, Biology and Chemistry, a Bachelor in Business, and attended graduate school at Wake Forest University. Today he serves as the Battalion Chief over the Training Division for Rowan County Emergency Services in Salisbury, NC.