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THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.

THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – Texas lawmakers across the political spectrum have thrown around various claims about the dangers of hemp-derived THC to children, emphasizing its proliferation was a “life and ...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Here's what experts say about rise in THC-related poison control calls in Texas

Marijuana-related calls to Texas Poison Control Centers increased substantially between 2017 and 2022, with children under 5 representing a significant portion. Experts caution against interpreting ...
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Kratom poisoning calls climb in Texas as the state fails to enforce ban on synthetic version

TEXAS, USA — (The Texas Tribune): As Texas lawmakers debate a ban on the synthetic THC industry, another unregulated, but deadlier synthetic drug known as kratom is lying in wait to take over the ever ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Don’t use kratom products containing 7-OH, Texas health department warns

The Texas health department warned against using products with the kratom derivative 7-OH. Kratom and 7-OH have caused a spike in calls to the Texas Poison Center Network so far this year. U.S. Food ...
San Antonio Current

South Texas Poison Control Center

After President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that disinfectants could offer an internal treatment for the coronavirus, the South Texas Poison Center warned that such chemicals are dangerous and ...
San Antonio Current

THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.

A container of dried hemp plant with leaves and stems, photographed on Jan. 23, 2020. Credit: Texas Tribune / Miguel Gutierrez Jr. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that ...