Police said they are seeing a particular uptick in ER visits for kids who get their hands on weed gummies.
FILE - Pre rolled joints and gummy infused candy are sold on 4/20 on World Weed Day in Washington Square Park on April 20, 2022 in New York City.
The rise in ER visits for these types of cases comes after New York legalized the sale of recreational marijuana in March 2021. "We have seen an increase in marijuana consumption and the presentations in the emergency department are reflecting that all of these compounds can alter brain chemistry and affect other organs as well," Dr. Jamil Rizqalla, associate medical director of the emergency medicine department at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, told FOX 5.
Weed gummies are edible marijuana products that are infused with tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, according to the"THC is what gives users a sense of a ‘high,’" their website reads.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
1 dead, 9 hurt in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York - New York Amsterdam NewsUnfounded fears of gunfire at a rap concert in Rochester, New York, sent a crowd rushing toward the exits in a stampede that killed one person and left two others fighting for their lives, authorities said.
Consulte Mais informação »
New legislation introduced in New York City to help prevent lithium-ion battery firesLithium-ion battery explosions are now the third leading cause of fires in New York City after smoking and open flames, according to the FDNY.
Consulte Mais informação »
New York Giants Signing Daniel Jones To New, Huge ContractDaniel Jones is staying in New York with the Giants -- agreeing to re-sign with the team for a ton of cash.
Consulte Mais informação »
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells shoppers to unmask after convenience store clerk's murderDemocratic Mayor Eric Adams has urged shoppers in New York City to remove their face masks upon entering stores in an effort to deter shoplifting, particularly among repeat offenders.
Consulte Mais informação »
Lakecia Benjamin, Women's Jazz Month at Schomburg - New York Amsterdam NewsIn a special collaboration, the Harlem Stage and Carnegie Hall co-present saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin on March 11 in a free concert. She will appear in celebration of her recently released album “Phoenix”.
Consulte Mais informação »