ED visits involving marijuana among young persons increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain elevated. This may be a result of many factors: a coping mechanism for pandemic stress, the use of high-THC products, increased availability in states with legalized and commercialized markets, and increased unintentional ingestions due to kid-friendly packaging and THC candy.
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