Since marijuana became legal in New York in 2021, emergency rooms have seen a surge in cannabis-related visits, according to Spectrum News.
Doctors say high THC levels in legal and street products are triggering severe side effects, especially in new users and kids — including extreme nausea, vomiting, and mental confusion. Officials blame the rise in part on a lack of public education and product misuse.
Experts urge users to buy only from licensed dispensaries, follow dosage limits, and learn safe consumption habits to avoid dangerous outcomes.
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