Marijuana use in children: An update focusing on pediatric tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol use.

Authors :: Stoner MJ
Dietrich A
Lam SH
Wall JJ
Sulton C
Rose E
Source :: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open [J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open] 2022 Jul 05; Vol. 3 (4), pp. e12770. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jul 05 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Cannabis is the most used recreational drug in the United States, and its use is increasing among children and adolescents.  With the increase in legalized use, there have been increases in intentional and accidental cannabis exposure in the pediatric population. There is also minimized perceived risk.  We review the current use of cannabis and its derivatives, the drug effects and clinical presentation, common misconceptions, pharmacology, and epidemiology. Finally, we review some long-term consequences of cannabis use.<br />Competing Interests: The other authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.<br /> (© 2022 The Authors. JACEP Open published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American College of Emergency Physicians.)

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