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Travelers should carefully check the legal restrictions, proper storage, and necessary documentation for medications before traveling abroad to avoid legal issues, ensure medication efficacy, and maintain health during their trip.
A University of Washington pediatrician is urging parents to keep cannabis edibles and medications out of reach of children, citing a study that found over 7,000 cases of kids under six years old ingesting edibles between 2017 and 2021. The majority of these incidents occurred in residential settings. The pediatrician warns that children's curiosity and mistaken identification of edibles as candy pose serious risks, including potential overdose and irreversible harm. High potency cannabis products are particularly concerning, as they have been associated with schizophrenia and psychotic breaks in young users. The pediatrician recommends using secure medication storage to prevent accidental ingestion.
A pediatrician from the University of Washington is urging parents to keep cannabis edibles and medications out of reach of children, as a study found over 7,000 cases of kids under six years old ingesting edibles between 2017 and 2021. The pediatrician warns that children are curious and may mistake edibles for candy, putting themselves at risk of serious harm. There are no safety studies on these products, and high potency edibles have been associated with schizophrenia and psychotic breaks in young users. The pediatrician recommends using a medication safe to store substances that may be dangerous for kids.