Mississippi Poison Control Reports Spike in Children Ingesting THC-Laced Edibles

Counterfeit brands of snacks laced with THC are shown. Courtesy of North Carolina Secretary of State's office

Mississippi Poison Control (MPC) has reported an increase in children’s emergency room visits and calls for ingesting marijuana-laced candies.

The calls involve children who have become ill from eating the chocolates and candies found around the home.