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Higher dose cannabis edibles could actually protect kids

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Pediatric poisoning from cannabis edibles at home—for a lot of parents, it’s a nightmare scenario. Illegal edibles have misleading packaging that can be confusing to kids and parents. They are easy to spot with their bright colors and easy-to-open packaging. Illegal edibles to blame for most pediatric poisoinings.

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Cannabis Edibles Pose Serious Risks to Our Kids

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In October 2019, Health Canada approved the sale of cannabis edibles, topicals and extracts for early 2020. Cannabis edibles offer a lucrative opportunity for licensed cannabis producers and retailers in both the medical and recreational market. per 1,000 visits in 2015 from 1.8 per 1,000 visits in 2009.

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Public Misplaces Blame for Edible Poisonings in Children

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Poison control lines have seen an increase in calls about children consuming cannabis edibles since legalization last year, according to Atlantic Canada’s IWK Health Centre. Edibles are illegal. Indeed he IWK Health Centre reports that cannabis poisonings have tripled since 2015, so there is no arguing that something needs to be done.

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Cannabis Friendly Activities in Arizona

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

There’s a petting zoo, exotic animals from around the world, and even spots to relax and take a picnic, perhaps to eat some pre-packaged edibles to help you relax even further. This “Bud and Breakfast” is the state’s first “420-friendly hotel,” allowing vaping, edibles, flowers and even pipe and bong rentals. 1] Koch, M.,

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Cannabis-Friendly Weddings Are Becoming All the Rage

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The term ‘cannabis wedding’ gained traction after legalization and with the launch of the Cannabis Wedding Expo (CWE) in 2015. Bloomberg goes on to explain that the legalization of cannabis led to the opening of “the doors to all sorts of cannabis-laden commerce, from dinner service to vacation packages.”. The Presentation .

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Visiting an Arizona Dispensary for the First Time: A Complete Guide

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Whereas if you’re looking for psychoactive effects that last for a good amount of time, you might prefer THC-dominant flower or even edibles. [2] Cannabis flower can be smoked, vaporized, or even made into edibles with the right processes. Edibles take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours before they start to work. Steenkamp, M.

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Zkittlez marijuana brand tastes a lawsuit from Skittles candy maker

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Mars Wrigley Confectionary—part of Mars, Incorporated—is the largest gum maker in the world and did $33 billion in annual sales in 2015. The Zkittlez brand—now using “The Original Z”—defended their actions, stating on Instagram: “We have never even done any candy/edible collab ever with any company.”. billion cannabis industry.

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