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Acute cannabis toxicity.

Matthew J Noble¹, Katrina Hedberg², Robert G Hendrickson¹

¹a Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Poison Center , Oregon Health & Science University , Portland , OR , USA.

Clinical Toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)

|January 25, 2019

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Acute cannabis exposure, particularly from edibles, led to neurotoxicity in all age groups. Children faced unintentional exposures with severe outcomes, while concentrated products increased toxicity risks.

Keywords:

Marijuana cannabis overdose poisoning toxicity

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Public Health
Pharmacology

Background:

Recreational cannabis legalization presents new public health challenges.
Understanding acute cannabis exposure effects is crucial for harm reduction.
Poison control centers are key in managing acute intoxications.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe clinical effects and associated products of acute cannabis exposures.
To analyze differences in exposure patterns and outcomes across age groups.
To inform public health strategies during early cannabis legalization.

Main Methods:

Observational study using Oregon/Alaska Poison Center data (Dec 2015 - Apr 2017).
Standardized data collection on product details, exposure route, dose, and clinical outcomes.
Inclusion criteria: acute cannabis exposure calls; exclusion: chronic exposure, co-ingestants, non-humans.

Main Results:

253 individuals acutely exposed; edibles were the most common product causing symptoms.
Children: unintentional ingestion of homemade edibles, leading to sedation.
Adults: intentional ingestion of retail edibles, leading to neuroexcitation.
Adolescents: mixed patterns; concentrated products increased toxicity, especially ingestions.

Conclusions:

Neurotoxicity is a common outcome of acute cannabis exposure.
Children are vulnerable to unintentional exposures with potential for severe adverse events.
Concentrated cannabis products pose a higher toxicity risk, necessitating targeted prevention strategies.