According to Medical News Today, the CDC is concerned about the dangers of edible marijuana. Concern has been raised after marijuana intoxication was cited as the main contributing factor in the death of a teenage boy who jumped from the fourth-floor balcony of a Colorado hotel. Reports state that the fatal incident was a result of the boy consuming an entire edible cookie, which equates to six and a half servings.
Police reports revealed that the 19-year-old Levy Thamba, initially ate a piece of the cookie after purchasing it as recommended, however after about 30 to 60 minutes of not feeling the effects, Thamba consumed the rest of the cookie. Claims state that Thamba’s behavior grew hostile and his speech became erratic just two hours after eating the cookie. Approximately two and a half hours after consuming the cookie, Thamba jumped to his death. Police reports state prior to Thamba’s death he had no known history of mental illness, alcohol abuse, or illicit drug use.
Thamba’s autopsy discovered that the 19-year-old had 7.2 nanograms of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per milliliter of blood in his system. THC is the ingredient in marijuana which induces the effects of feeling high. Thamba’s THC levels were well over the 5.0ng/mL legal limit for driving in Colorado.
The psychoactive effects of marijuana when eaten in edible form can be difficult to recognize due to the product slowly absorbing into one’s bloodstream, versus with smoking. When smoked, peak THC concentration levels are reached within five to ten minutes, on the other hand when ingested the THC concentration doesn’t peak until one to two hours. In addition, individuals who consume edible marijuana products are intoxicated longer than those who smoke the drug. Therefore, it is very important for those who ingest edible marijuana products recreationally to have the accurate dose levels.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement expressing their concern over the dangers of edible marijuana products,
“Because of the delayed effects of THC-infused edibles, multiple servings might be consumed in close succession before experiencing the ‘high’ from the initial serving, as reportedly occurred in this case,” says the CDC. “Consuming a large dose of THC can result in a higher THC concentration, greater intoxication, and an increased risk for adverse psychological effects,”
quotes Medical News Today.
The CDC also suggests that this case may be an indicator that there’s a need for improvement in public health messaging as a means to reduce the risk for over-consumption of THC. They have also recommended that other states which allow the use of recreational marijuana could possibly reduce adverse health effects by adopting policies similar to the ones brought about by Colorado this year.
In February of this year, Colorado created revisions in their packaging, as well as labeling rules for recreational marijuana after reviewing surveillance data and reports of accidental over consumption of edible marijuana products. The revised rules now require recreational edible marijuana products not to exceed no more than 10mg of THC or have each 10 mg serving marked clearly.
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