TY - JOUR PY - 2022// TI - Marijuana use in children: an update focusing on pediatric tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol use JO - Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open A1 - Stoner, Michael J. A1 - Dietrich, Ann A1 - Lam, Samuel Hiu-Fung A1 - Wall, Jessica J. A1 - Sulton, Carmen A1 - Rose, Emily SP - e12770 EP - e12770 VL - 3 IS - 4 N2 - 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.
Language: en
LA - en SN - 2688-1152 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12770 ID - ref1 ER -