Côte Saint-Luc children rushed to hospital after ingesting cannabis edibles

Two children have been rushed to hospital after ingesting cannabis candy in Côte Saint-Luc.

Urgences-santé responded to a call at around 6:00 p.m.

The two-year-old and four-year-old had no particular symptoms, according to Urgences-santé spokesperson Jean-François Coornaert. They were transported to hospital as a precaution.

The children are in stable condition and their lives were never in danger.

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If children ingest any cannabis edibles by accident, Urgences-santé says people should call Info-Santé (811) immediately. A nurse will refer you to the appropriate resources, depending on the symptoms.

Some of the signs of cannabis ingestion could range from agitation to euphoria and laughing without reason.

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