3,000+ young children accidentally ate weed edibles in 2021, study finds
The cases of accidental ingestion of cannabis candies and baked goods among small children increased 1,375% in five years, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics.
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Jan 03, 2023
2 minutes
The number of states that have legalized recreational use of cannabis more than doubled in the last five years. A new study finds that between 2017 and 2021, the number of very young children eating edible forms of marijuana spiked dramatically, with many kids ending up in hospitals.
The study, released Tuesday in the journal , found that in
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days