A Dallas County Commissioner is trying to warn parents about a growing problem. Texas has seen an increase in THC poisonings among young children over the past few years.
Texas has seen an increase in THC poisonings among young children over the past few years.One Dallas County Commissioner is trying to get the attention of parents to help bring the numbers down.The Texas Poison Control Network reports that marijuana-related calls increased by nearly 500% over a five-year period between 2017 and 2022. The majority of those calls involved children under the age of 5.
While recreational marijuana use is illegal in Texas, Texans can still buy and sell products with a small amount of THC, including candies and gummies.Commissioner Price said the lasting effects of THC use in kids can be damaging for years after ingesting. He’s warning parents to stay vigilant.Doctors said children who ingest THC products could have symptoms that require a trip to the emergency room, such as vomiting, paranoia, or psychosis.
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