Disguised Marijuana Edibles as a Public Health Concern in Pediatrics

Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics

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Briana Hernandez¹  Shabih Manzar¹ 

[1] LSU Health

关键词: Marijuana;    THC;    Edible Marijuana;   

DOI  :  10.5812/compreped-130088

来源: Kowsarmedical

【 摘 要 】

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) toxicity has been welldocumented in adults after ingestion of marijuanacontaining products, however, in young children andadolescents, there have been smaller numbers of casereports. In the U.S., a recent surge in the legalization ofmarijuana has influenced and popularized its increasingaccessibility. This has led to increasing numbers of pediatric patients exposed to, and essentially poisoned by THC.Here, we present a case report detailing accidental THCoverdose, and highlight implications this danger poses topublic health.

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