“Shocking” rise in kids eating weed

Accidental ingestions of recreational drugs among children younger than age 6 soared by over 3,300% between 2000-2024, the Ohio State University College of Medicine et al reported. Cannabis accounted for 85% of these reported ingestions, with edibles being about half of all ingestions. Ingestion rates for other substances included 8% for stimulants, 4% for psychedelics, 3% for opioids.