Omaha Poisoned Treats

THC Edibles Arrive in Omaha

Decades ago, kids would bring home candy from “trick-or-treating” and parents would check to make certain the candy had not been tampered with. Today, parents are still encouraged to do the same. Yet, a new item has appeared which parents may not be prepared for: marijuana treats.

The Cannabis Factory has 8 stores in Nebraska, including three in Omaha. Just in time for Halloween, they have mailed out free coupons promoting treats which have THC, the psychoactive drug found in marijuana.

They even have a website and they take online orders and deliver (https://www.cannabisfactorydispensary.com/product/500mg-d8-gummies/25?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=8)

I still do not know how this stuff is legal or why the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not stepped in to stop it other than for confusing and conflicting legislation. The Federal Drug Enforcement Agency runs a site on drugs which warns about THC edibles. As compared to smoking, eating edible THC has a much longer and more profound impact on the person, particularly children (https://www.justthinktwice.gov/article/drug-alert-marijuana-edibles).

A child recently died from eating THC gummies and the parents were charged (https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/virginia-mother-charged-with-murder-after-4-year-old-son-dies-from-eating-thc-gummies/3187538/). The danger is real.

The FDA has concerns about Delta 8 at https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-things-know-about-delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol-delta-8-thc which provides many links of information to help consumers.

Poison control centers are aware of the problem as shown in the picture below (https://www.nebraskapoison.com) but the public is largely left ignorant of the expanse of the problem. Anyways, keep Halloween safe and if you know anyone who is poisoned, have them call 1-800-222-1222.