For those of you old enough to remember, or for the younger among us who learned about it as a joke, the black-and-white '50's film "Reefer Madness" has come to symbolize old-fashioned attitudes toward marijuana use. Now we are told, however, that "reefers" may be an environmental hazard- causing "madness" among environmentalists.
In a letter published in today's Long Beach (CA) Press-Telegram, Detective Gregg Roberts of the Long Beach Police Department outlines some of the dangers his officers face when raiding a home marijuana factory:
The concerns of police officers at a clandestine indoor marijuana grow are as follows:
Mold spoor. Marijuana mold spoor is documented as being toxic and causes respiratory and allergic reactions. At an indoor grow operation, decaying marijuana plant material is prevalent and mold is common.
Toxic chemicals. The chemicals used in the hydroponic cultivation of marijuana include fertilizers, pesticides and steroids, which can all create health hazards for humans.
Mercury. Mercury vapor lights are used in the grow rooms. Any broken bulbs can cause harmful mercury exposure. ...
...Various studies are now indicating that the use of respiratory protection is probably appropriate at any marijuana grow, and almost always at a clandestine indoor grow operation, and especially when handling items coming out of the grow room.
Peace, man!
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Posted by: Teresa | June 12, 2012 at 02:22 PM
To clarify some things regarding the article by Detective Gregg Roberts.
1. As indicated in the comment by Glen Blerot, officers (and others) will encounter any number of molds in an average home regardless of whether marijuana is being grown. Marijuana does not produce molds, it only becomes a substrate for molds ALREADY PRESENT in the environment.
2. The toxic chemicals referred to, fertilizers, pesticides and steroids, are not exclusive to marijuana. They are found in every facet of cultivation, from broccoli and corn to flowers and tobacco, depending on the cultivator. To say they pose an unusual hazard to law officers raiding clandestine grow operations is akin to saying that traffic law violators pose an unusal risk to traffic officers due to increased carbon monoxide exposure. It's a given, and certainly isn't classified as an "unusual risk".
3. Marijuana growers DO NOT use Mercury Vapor lights, since they do not provide the necessary spectrum of light to induce proper growth in marijuana plants. Growers use the same type of lighting that lights up most of America's streets at night, Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium. No dangers exist to officers regarding Mercury poisoning from Mercury Vapor lights in grow rooms, since they generally do not exist.
Please, do not make uneducated statements about the dangers of marijuana. The waters are muddied enough with false information. ALWAYS research properly. Otherwise, you become part of the problem rather than part of the solution...and just another pawn of the propaganda machine.
Posted by: Jim | May 04, 2009 at 07:25 AM
There are hazards in any type of indoor growing, or where water vapor is present. Is this an excuse to keep it illegal? better shut down every house that is more than 10 years old because chances are, behind the tile in the bathroom is black mold, one of the most toxic forms of mold. So stop posting this propaganda bullish and start spreading the truth. My website is less than one hour old so update it regularly
Posted by: Glen Blerot | August 10, 2008 at 01:48 PM
interesting article... thanks for sharing!
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