Oregon doctor warns of rise in cannabis poisoning among teens and kids

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Oregon doctor warns of rise in cannabis poisoning among teens and kids

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Published on Aug 21, 2025, 12:44:48 PM
Total time: 00:15:38

Episode Description

The number of cannabis-related reports to poison control centers across the U.S. has risen greatly since 2009, according to new reporting from the New York Times. They also found a rise in cases where cannabis poisoning led to breathing problems and even life-threatening effects, especially among teens and adults. Rob Hendrickson is the medical director of the Oregon Poison Center at OHSU. He joins us to share what he’s seen in the emergency room in recent years.

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