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Cannabis gummies have grown in popularity in recent years, as more people turn to them to relieve pain, inflammation, anxiety and sleep issues, among other uses.
There is also a growing concern, however, about the THC-containing gummies getting into children’s hands — and mouths.
Reports of cannabis poisoning among children soared from 930 in 2009 to more than 22,000 in 2024 — and last year, more than 75% of all cannabis poisonings involved minors, according to America’s Poison Centers.
HERE'S WHAT MARIJUANA REALLY DOES TO THE DEVELOPING BRAIN, ACCORDING TO A PSYCHIATRIST
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