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"At the beginning he was seen as a sort of Robin Hood character who was helping people obtain cannabis," she said.

With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.

People who use cannabis at least once a month may consume the drug before low-stakes activities, but what if they had other responsibilities, such as taking care of their children?

At the time, Rios and Rodriguez were among hundreds of residents who opposed an ordinance that would allow cannabis retailers to operate in the city.

She said her mother was smoking cannabis, not feeding her, leaving her alone with another child and burning her with a lighter.