The retrospective cohort study looked at children up to the age of 18 who presented with cannabis intoxication at the ED from Jan.
The number of monthly patients didn’t differ considerably between the two periods, but the clinical severity did.
In all, 12.1 per cent of this group went to the ED during the peri-post period compared to 3.0 per cent pre-legalization.
“While uncommon in adults, cannabis intoxication can have significant negative impacts on young children, including behavioural changes, seizures, respiratory depression, problems with coordination and balance and even coma,” says Dr.
In general, the children who were the sickest “are typically young toddlers who ingest edibles,” Dr.
“Higher rates in legal states suggest that continued increases may be expected with adult cannabis use legalization in more states,” the findings show.
“Children may be at particular risk for exposure to edible products, such as cookies or candy,” study authors write.
The conclusion was in line with that of a study out of France, where recreational cannabis is not legal, four years ago.
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