In fact, the rates of unintentional poisoning by cannabis edibles in children younger than 6 years old rose 1,375% between 20. This is especially true in the growing number of states where marijuana has been legalized. Reported rise in the number of kids unintentionally consuming marijuana products. Poisonings from cannabis edibles on the rise He began acting strange and jumped to his death from the balcony of the hotel. His friends told police he ate the whole cookie, which contained six servings of marijuana (10 mg THC/serving).

They might ingest large amounts to try to 'get high.' This leads to overdosing.įor example, two years after Colorado legalized recreational marijuana in 2014, a 19-year-old college student died after eating a cookie he bought from a recreational pot shop. Someone experimenting with THC edibles might not feel the effects as quickly as expected. The peak effect happens 3 to 4 hours after ingesting. But a THC edible typically takes 30 to 60 minutes after being eaten and digested. Delayed effects of edible marijuana linked to overdosingĮdible THC products take longer than smoked marijuana to have an effect. This can contribute to unintentional deaths and injuries. Even using marijuana one time can alter motor control, coordination and judgment. Regular use of marijuana is also linked to psychological problems, poorer lung health and a higher chance of substance use disorder in adulthood. It's also associated with lower odds of completing high school or getting a college degree. Anyone who eats an entire THC edible-especially a child-can experience overdose effects such as:Īpnea (not breathing for 10 seconds or longer)įor teens, regular marijuana use can impair memory and concentration and may interfere with learning. Sweetened beverages such as sodas and lemonade (sometimes called 'weed drinks')Įffects of edible marijuana on children and teensĭespite their ordinary appearance, just one pot cookie or candy bar can contain several times the recommended adult dose of THC. Gummy candies, chocolate bars, lollipops, fudge and other candiesīaked goods, snack foods, and desserts, such as cookies, brownies, cupcakes, popcorn and ice cream Some popular THC-infused products include: What are marijuana edibles?Įdible marijuana products often look just like regular sweets and snacks. Parents also need to know how to keep kids safe. That's why it's important for parents to understand how much THC is contained in edible products and how THC is absorbed in the body. Unfortunately, so is the unintentional THC poisoning risk these products pose to kids who get a hold of them.ĭangerous in all forms for children and adolescents, both in the short term and the long term. That means the availability of tempting treats that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is on the rise. Marijuana (cannabis) is now legal for medical or recreational use in most Thank you.By: Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, FAAP, FAACT, FACMT Save as you normally would then upload into your cutting software- once you have done that the entire image will appear. If only half the image shows or it only shows up in browser form- all that means is you haven't saved and uploaded it yet. You may use this file for personal and limited business use up to 50 pieces in total. Under no circumstances are you allowed to alter, copy, share or redistribute this design in any manner. You may not sell this or any other file purchased from BailaDigitalDesigns.

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