Children Hospitalised in Dublin from taking Cannabis Jellies

JP Liz V1 · 28-02-2023 11:16PM #1

What parents let their kids near these

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/children-hospitalised-dublin-cannabis-jellies-29324865

I know CBD is given for medical purposes in some cases

Princess Calla · 28-02-2023 11:31PM

There's been a few similar cases.

I'd say the sweets weren't put away high (no pun intended) enough and the kids found them.

Some kids are very determined when it comes to reaching goodies.

Not condoning it in the slightest (I personally wouldn't have them in the house), but accidents happen.

Overheal · 01-03-2023 12:26AM

Glad they're alright.

Garda Press image

Per the article above, the problem isn't natural cannabinoids, but products containing synthetic cannabinoids:

In a statement, the HSE explained: "Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made chemicals produced to mimic the effects of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.

"Often, products do not contain THC but instead they can contain a synthetic cannabinoid which will produce similar, more potent effects.

"They will greatly increase the risks of a drug emergency occurring because they produce more intense adverse effects. Their use has caused many serious poisonings, mass poisonings and deaths internationally in recent years."

It was added that these "counterfeit edible products" are made in "clandestine laboratories".

Furthermore, an analysis carried out by Forensic Science Ireland found that a number of cannabis edibles recently seized were found not to contain any THC and only "new and extra risky synthetic cannabinoids."

Which sounds pretty "clandestine" and bombastic for lacking any detail on what these synthetic compounds are - the reader is left to imagine

Quantum Erasure · 01-03-2023 12:56AM

it'd be the same kind of stuff thats in 'Spice' that was sold in the headshops, way worse than regular Cannabis. Hope the kids don't suffer any lasting effects

JP Liz V1 · 01-03-2023 12:59AM

Where was these bought, online?

freshpopcorn · 01-03-2023 12:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120300131#Comment_120300131

Maybe but I'd say some would know people who could get them sorted.

They are expensive tough.

The kids will probably be fine.

Just judging from previous cases of when this happened.

Oscar_Madison · 01-03-2023 12:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120300131#Comment_120300131

I’m sure somone will stop by and provide a link for you any moment now😀

JP Liz V1 · 01-03-2023 02:35PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120301022#Comment_120301022

I'll stick to Haribos

Gregor Samsa · 01-03-2023 05:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120301657#Comment_120301657

Be careful

01-03-2023 05:49PM

As said above these were not cannabis jellies. They were made with synthetic THC (or spice). Dirty, nasty chemicals that are not even remotely like cannabis.

Poor chaps, hope they’re okay. Parents need to give their heads a shake though. Accidents happen but not with these things. It’s not an accident it’s negligent.

slither12 · 01-03-2023 06:07PM

This is more proof that legalization is the only way forward. Obviously even if it was regulated and sold, kids shouldn't be taking THC products but I doubt this would have happened.

Doc07 · 01-03-2023 06:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120302453#Comment_120302453

I’m just wondering , as the parents didn’t prevent their kids getting their ‘illegal’ edible THC sweets, why would the availability of a ‘legal’ option make them any more responsible and more likely to keep them safely away from their kids.

JP Liz V1 · 01-03-2023 07:01PM

Will the parents be investigated and prosecuted

archermoo · 01-03-2023 07:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120302498#Comment_120302498

You misunderstand. The reason the kids had to go to the hospital is because the edibles didn't have THC, but a synthetic THC which is much more dangerous than THC. If THC were legal the gummies could have been sold legally, would be regulated, and so would have THC instead of the more dangerous synthetic version. Being legal wouldn't change the likelihood that kids would get ahold of them, but would mean that if they did they would be less likely to be hurt by them.

ceadaoin. · 01-03-2023 08:23PM

I mean they probably still would have to go to hospital even if it was actual THC.

Its legal where I am and I don't think the edibles packaging is a blatant rip off of other sweets aimed at kids like that one, plus it is hard to open so hopefully it keeps kids from investigating and accessing. At least the stuff you can buy in the regulated stores is like that anyway. I don't know why any parent would risk buying something that has packaging like that. A kid will definitely try it if they come across it.

donaghs · 02-03-2023 11:13AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120302941#Comment_120302941

As legalisation increases across the US, there are more and more legal Cannabis edibles avalaible for sale.

but it would seems that this is causing an INCREASE in kids getting sick. including hospitalization:

Legal Cannabis Edibles Are Sickening Young Kids at Increasing Rates (healthline.com)

Accidental ingestion of marijuana edibles by toddlers is way up : Shots - Health News : NPR

Number of young children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles jumped 1,375% in five years, study finds | CNN

archermoo · 02-03-2023 11:41AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120304865#Comment_120304865

My question would be how much of that is an actual increase and how much is people not taking their kids to the doctor for it when it was illegal.

Overheal · 02-03-2023 01:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120304973#Comment_120304973

I’d say a lot of it is having a market flooded with legal edibles. Would you bake a sheet of illegal brownies in the same house as your kids? Probably not. That **** stinks.

Not hard to imagine the US public full of bad parenting either. Doubt there is a ton of awareness about the dangers of kids vs edibles.

archermoo · 02-03-2023 02:38PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120305373#Comment_120305373

And not even just bad parenting. You also need to factor in the "is it worth getting arrested over" too. As well as the "don't go to the doctor/hospital unless you're about to die" mentality that the US healthcare system fosters.

Overheal · 02-03-2023 02:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120305819#Comment_120305819

I mean if it’s legal and I have an NHS sure why not go to the clinic or hospital. When you have a $1500 deductible you’re looking to wait something out if it’s not an emergency.

03-03-2023 04:34PM

i don’t think it’s the case when it involves under 18 but I know that the hospitals won’t report to garda if you’re an adult anyway.

polysteamtoken · 13-03-2023 08:25AM

It's not an increase due to it becoming legal it's due to the parents being incapable of being a parent. So they of coarse must blame drugs instead of being responsible. Very typical.

Children Hospitalised in Dublin from taking Cannabis Jellies

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