The number of American children accidentally ingesting cannabis edibles has jumped nearly 15 times in recent years as more states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, according to a scientific study published Tuesday.
In 2017, just over 200 children aged five or younger consumed a food product infused with cannabis, according to a tally kept by health officials, compared to over 3,050 cases in 2021, said the study in the medical journalOften sold in the form of candy, chocolate, or cookies, edibles look appealing to children, but can cause serious harm because of the patients' low weight.
of the central nervous system, including falling into a coma, tachycardia, and vomiting. The patients were treated with intravenous fluids. "These increases are believed to be associated with more states allowing adult, recreational use of cannabis,"With over 90 percent of ingestions occurring at home, researchers called on educating caregivers on the need to store cannabis products in locked containers in a location unknown to children.
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