Virginia has seen a significant rise in unintentional THC poisoning of young children, which is congruent with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent national findings.
The Virginia Poison Center at Virginia Commonwealth University reported that the number of children poisoned by foods containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), known as “edibles,” went from three calls in 2018 to 88 calls in 2022.
S. Rutherfoord “Ruddy” Rose, director of the Virginia Poison Center, called the trend “troubling” and said the numbers could actually be higher because only a portion of families call poison control centers or opt for medical care due to fear of legal consequences.
“If a child gets into one of these, they can wait it out. The child might have symptoms or might not but, you know, sometimes they’re embarrassed to call,” Rose told The Epoch Times, referring to the parents. “They don’t want to get in trouble.”…