The number of children who were admitted to emergency rooms for marijuana intoxication increased by 133% in France over an 11-year period, according to a new study. From 2004 to 2014, 235 children were admitted to ERs with cannabis intoxication, and there was a 133% -- or 13 times -- increase in the admissions rate for it. Over the 11-year span, the severity of symptoms in children admitted to emergency departments because of marijuana intoxication also increased. Wang believes the key to ensuring the safety of children living around marijuana products is a combination of outreach and education. "They need to think about the unintended consequences of legalization, such as marijuana intoxication in children.

Source: CNN August 14, 2017 07:52 UTC