Marijuana health risks remain despite legalization in Illinois, doctors say

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Health risks of marijuana remain despite legalization in Illinois, doctors say
In just the last two weeks, nearly $20 million of recreational marijuana has been sold in Illinois.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Nearly $20 million of recreational marijuana has been sold in Illinois in just the last two weeks.

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Even though it's been wildly popular, some local doctors want to remind people about the risks.

Doctor Jenny Lu from Stroger Hospital joined ABC7 Thursday morning to talk about the risks from marijuana.