A second offense is considered a felony punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year and or a fine not to exceed $50,000
1 may delay detection of early warning symptoms of smoking-induced respiratory problems
6 Airway irritability and decreased compensatory pulmonary reserve increase the risks of adverse respiratory events such as laryngospasm, bronchospasm, cough, hypoventilation, hypoxemia, negative-pressure pulmonary edema, reintubation, and prolonged mechanical ventilation
Exposure to secondhand smoke has been linked with increased respiratory illness in children, especially infants, and is responsible for 150,000 to 300,000 serious respiratory ailments each year in young children
Potential risks associated with marijuana use may include: Difficulty concentrating Memory problems Impaired judgment Reduced motivation Mental health concerns Dependence and addiction Regular cannabis use may also contribute to health complications, especially when combined with other substances such as alcohol
