Three children hospitalized after eating marijuana gummies: "The parents were unaware of the contents."

Health authorities confirmed that three children from the municipality of Vertientes, in the province of Camagüey, were urgently hospitalized this Saturday at the Provincial Pediatric Hospital after consuming gummies that contained marijuana.

Official profiles revealed that the three children were taken to the hospital in an emergency after consuming candies from the brand Kush Queen, which contain cannabinoid components. "Fortunately, the children are now stable and out of danger, thanks to the prompt medical attention," wrote the profile of Brayan Morales Martínez.

According to the information provided, the parents were unaware of the actual content of the product when distributing it, even though the packaging clearly displays a marijuana leaf in its design and contains a label in English that states: "Adult Product".

The gummies from the brand Kush Queen contain psychoactive substances and may be mistaken for regular candy by children.

The incident has raised concern in the community and has led to an urgent call for parents, caregivers, and relatives to carefully inspect the products they receive or give to minors, as "not everything that looks like a simple candy is innocent," warned José Luis Tan Estrada when making the report.

The gummies from the brand Kush Queen are edible products made from cannabis, developed and marketed primarily in the United States. This brand has established itself in the legal cannabis market due to its focus on wellness, health, and relaxation, utilizing formulations that combine different cannabinoids and terpenes, with specific effects to alleviate stress, anxiety, or pain.

Depending on the line and type of product, the Kush Queen gummies may contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, which produces euphoric effects and sensory alterations. They may include CBD (cannabidiol), which is not psychoactive; it is used for therapeutic purposes to relieve anxiety, insomnia, inflammation, and pain.

Among other components is Delta-8-THC, a cannabinoid with milder psychoactive effects than traditional THC (Delta-9). It is legal in some states where Delta-9 is not.

These products are not designed for children and can pose a serious health risk to young ones if accidentally ingested. Due to their appearance (similar to common candies), gummies can be easily mistaken for harmless treats.

In minors, the use of cannabinoids can cause dizziness, extreme drowsiness or loss of consciousness; severe anxiety or panic attacks; nausea, vomiting, and cardiovascular disturbances; in severe cases, intoxication requiring hospitalization.

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