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APRIL 1, 2023

Pediatric Seizures Increase Following Cannabis Legalization

By Bruce Buckley

As more states legalize the recreational use of cannabis, seizures are among the growing number of neurologic effects reported in children with acute cannabis toxicity, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics (2023;151[2]:e2022057761).

The researchers analyzed data concerning children aged 5 years and younger who were exposed to cannabis from 2017 to 2021, most likely from ingesting THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)–infused products like candy and cake. The