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Kids Hospitalized After Eating Caregiver's THC Gummies
21 Jul
Summary
- Two Gwinnett County children were hospitalized after consuming THC gummies.
- Their caregiver, Ablakely Sorey, faces charges for not seeking medical help.
- Experts warn of rising emergency room visits for children with cannabis exposure.
Two children in Gwinnett County were hospitalized due to ingesting THC gummies. The children reportedly consumed gummies that belonged to their caregiver, identified as Ablakely Sorey.
Authorities have charged Sorey with two counts of cruelty to children. Police allege that Sorey was aware the children had taken the gummies and required medical care, but did not intervene.
One of the children involved in the incident required placement on a ventilator. Pediatricians are warning about the dangers of cannabis edibles, noting a significant rise in emergency room visits nationwide for children under 10 involving cannabis.
Doctors observe similar trends in local hospitals, urging adults to secure edibles as carefully as other medications. These products are readily available and can be easily accessed by children, posing serious health risks.
