A study published in the journal Pediatrics shows a massive increase in the number of children under age six who have accidentally consumed a marijuana edible.
The percentage of poison control reports concerning marijuana ingestion grew during the five-year period as well, the study found.
Sunnyside Chews cannabis edible gummies are pictured at a Cresco Labs Inc. facility in Indiantown, Florida. Children may be heavily impacted by marijuana edibles because they unknowingly consume more than the recommended dose, according to the study. Of the 7,000 confirmed cases of children consuming marijuana, the study's researchers were able to learn the outcome of just under 5,000 of those cases. admitted to critical care unitsNearly 15% were admitted to non-critical care units, while more than a third were seen in emergency rooms.The most common symptoms were CNS depression, tachycardia, vomiting, ataxia and agitation.
"For example, 1 chocolate bar may contain multiple servings, each of which contains 10 mg of THC. A child would not recognize the need to stop after 1 bite/segment/piece," said the study.
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