Marijuana: Child Exposure

Marijuana: Child Exposure

Parents: Keep Marijuana Edibles Out of Your Child’s Reach - University of Connecticut

“If Connecticut follows the data trends of other states post-legalization of recreational marijuana, the Connecticut Poison Control Center may see more than a 1,300 percent jump or 10-fold increase in calls regarding accidental ingestion of marijuana gummies.”

Many cannabis dispensaries recommend pot to pregnant women – Reuters Health

“More than two-thirds of cannabis dispensaries recommend that pregnant women use marijuana to treat morning sickness even though doctors advise against it because of safety concerns, a U.S. study suggests.”

What You Need To Know About Marijuana Use and Teens – CDC (US Dept of Health)

“The teen brain is actively developing and continues to develop until around age 25. Marijuana use during adolescence and young adulthood may harm the developing brain.”

Study finds slight increase in youth asthma rates in states with legal recreational cannabis – The Hill

“Investigators compared asthma rates in states with recreational programs with rates in states where the substance was illegal from 2011 through 2019. Hispanic youth saw the greatest increase in pediatric asthma rates in states with recreational laws, data showed.” 

Teen cannabis use likelier in legalization states – Axios Health

“It's especially concerning that increased cannabis use occurs among young people because of the detrimental health effects associated with cannabis use at a young age.”