Marijuana Candy: Poisoning and Lack of Protection for Children
Increased marijuana poisoning in children follows increased availability and increased potency. Visit any cannabis store in person or on-line and you will find concentrates at over 90% THC. High potency THC can behave like a hard drug, like methamphetamine. Dosing in children is a major concern. One gummy of 10 mg THC for an adult can cause psychosis. For a child it can cause altered mental status, encephalopathy, or delirium.