October 16th 2023.
Four third-grade students at North Broadway Elementary School in Escondido, California were hospitalized after ingesting THC-infused edibles on October 11th. The Escondido School District issued a statement expressing their concern for the growing availability and commercialization of these edibles.
Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego has seen a significant rise in the number of children falling ill due to consuming edibles, noting that the average age of children admitted is 3-and-a-half years old. Dr. Natalie Laub, a pediatrician at the hospital, is alarmed by the fact that a standard adult dose of THC-infused edibles, which is between 5 and 20 milligrams, can make a child critically ill.
This trend isn't limited to California either. Last week in Lauderhill, Florida, six children at a Boys & Girls Club were hospitalized after consuming candy believed to be THC-infused. Eight children ingested the candy, and while the children have since been released from the hospital, the substance the candy was potentially infused with is still unconfirmed.
It's a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring that edibles are kept out of the reach of children, as many of the products have appealing packaging that might be difficult for young children to resist. Parents should remain vigilant and be aware of the potential danger of edibles to ensure the safety of their children.
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