Medications
'Childproof your weed': Protecting your kids from edibles
With cannabis poisoning soaring among U.S. children, an expert from Children's Hospital Los Angeles offers tips for keeping kids safe from so-called "edibles."
Mar 6, 2023
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Health
As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home
The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday.
Jan 3, 2023
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Addiction
Kids' poisonings rise as more parents bring pot edibles home
(HealthDay)—Edibles. In adults, they can be used recreationally or to help manage pain, nausea and anxiety. But these THC-loaded products, often sold as gummies, cookies and brownies, have fueled a four-year increase in ...
Feb 14, 2022
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Addiction
Attorneys general warn about pot products that look like Halloween treats
(HealthDay)—Just days before Halloween, attorneys general in several states have issued warnings about cannabis edibles that look like candy and snacks.
Oct 29, 2021
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Health
Check those Halloween treats so they're safe to eat
Almost 41 million American children will don costumes and go trick-or-treating tonight, so all parents should remember that not every treat is safe for their kid.
Oct 31, 2019
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Health
Pot-laced goodies can poison a child
(HealthDay)—Cupcakes, brownies and candies containing marijuana can look irresistible to kids—but eating even one treat might poison them, a leading group of U.S. pediatricians warns.
Mar 17, 2017
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Health
Colorado gives marijuana candy a new look to avoid confusion
Wondering if that brownie contains pot? Colorado has you covered.
Sep 30, 2016
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Health
Marijuana edible products need stronger regulation, experts say
States that have legalized marijuana need to put strong restrictions on the drug's edible products, according to two Stanford law professors.
Mar 12, 2015
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