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what effect can it have on babies and second hand pot smoke

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Hi Donna,

Personally I don't think that babies or children should be exposed to second hand smoke of any sort.  Especially babies as their lungs are developing.  I personally don't have anything against people smoking pot (millions do it every day), but I don't think it should be done around a baby.  Although the baby may only be inhaling a tiny amount of smoke, there are potential problems around development.  Despite my advocacy for people to put into their bodies what they choose, I don't think they should be putting it into the bodies of children.  

Personally, if you or your partner want to keep smoking (pot OR cigarettes which are just as ... or possibly more harmful), I would ensure that the baby is in a separate room with good ventilation.  Better still, smoke outside.

I hope that helps.

Jacqui

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Currently a Harm Reduction Adviser for Salvation Centre Cambodia (www.scc.org.kh). Worked in harm reduction in Australia for 10 years. Studied extensively on the topic and have trained others. Psychologist with Clinical Masters. Two significant research projects on drug use (one on HIV risk and its link with trauma and one on drug related stigma).

Organizations
No current formal membership but consider myself a part of the harm reduction community.

Publications
Conference proceedings - IHRC 2004 (Chiang Mai), 2005 (Melbourne) & 2010 (Bangkok). Anex Conference 2005 (Melbourne) Stigma-Pleasure-Practice conference 2006 (Sydney).

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Masters of Psychology (Clinical). And a multitude of training courses including advanced first aid, pre & post test counselling accreditation for HIV, significant amount of training on hepatitis C, etc.

Awards and Honors
Have presented at international conferences including the International Harm Reduction Conferences in Chiang Mai Thailand; Melbourne, Australia and Bangkok, Thailand. Also national conferences in Sydney and Melbourne Australia.

Past/Present Clients
I maintain confidentiality about my clients.

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