Cannabis Poisonings Surge in Kids | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

New York’s cannabis legalization is backfiring in a scary way: ER visits for kids accidentally ingesting weed have nearly doubled since 2016, with toddlers hit hardest. Officials warn real numbers are even worse, and with cannabis now so common, it’s becoming a growing public health crisis. Doctors are seeing kids with serious symptoms — all from accidental ingestion. The state is now pushing for safer storage, child-proof packaging, and public education campaigns targeting teens and caregivers — while training healthcare providers to handle these cases. It’s not just awareness they need —…