'Consequences' At School District Where Kids Got Sick From Gummies
MORICHES, NY — A day after 11 students became sick after eating marijuana gummies at the William Floyd Middle School, police are still searching for answers on how the kids obtained the edibles — and the school district is seeking to educate about the dangers."Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are investigating," police told Patch Tuesday. "No charges are being filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing."Ten students were transported to area hospitals after 11 got sick after eating marijuana gummies at the William Floyd Middle School Monday, officials said.In a statement to Patch, the William Floyd school district spoke about next steps Tuesday: "While we cannot discuss student discipline publicly due to privacy laws, we take this matter seriously and there will be appropriate consequences. We will continue to build upon our anti-drug programs and also continue to host grade-level assemblies highlighting the dangers of all drug use, including edible marijuana."Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct officers responded to William Floyd Middle School, located at 630 Moriches Middle Island Road in Moriches, at about 10:10 a.m. on March 3 for multiple aided cases, police said.Eleven students, ages 13 and 14, got sick after taking marijuana gummies, police said; 10 were transported to local hospitals for evaluation, according to Suffolk County Fire Rescue Services.No criminal charges were immediately filed Monday and discipline will be handled at the school level, police said."This morning, a student at William Floyd Middle School handed out edible THC gummies to students, who have since fallen ill," a statement from the William Floyd Union Free School District said. "The Suffolk County Police Department and local EMTs responded en masse to provide care and assistance, along with our school nurse, to students."Of the students initially transported to local hospitals for assistance, one was released into the custody of a parent, the district said."We are grateful to our first responders for their quick response, thankful that the students will be treated and hopeful that they will recover quickly," the district said.There is no additional information being released on where the gummies came from, police said.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has guidance on its website on how edibles can impact children."Edibles, or food and drink products infused with cannabis, have some different risks than smoked cannabis," the CDC said. "The amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or the concentration or strength, is difficult to measure and often unknown or inaccurate as labeled on edible products."Edibles, or food and drink products infused with cannabis, have some different risks than smoked cannabis, including a greater risk of poisoning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.Unlike smoked cannabis, edibles can, according to the CDC:Take from 30 minutes to 2 hours to feel intoxicating effects, so some people may eat too much, which can lead to poisoning and/or serious injury.Cause intoxicating effects that last longer than expected, depending on the amount ingested, whether they are eaten on an empty stomach, or with medications, the CDC said.Be unpredictable. The amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or the concentration or strength, is difficult to measure and often unknown or inaccurate as labeled on edible products. Many people who use edibles can be caught off-guard by their strength and long-lasting effects, the CDC said.Some cannabis edibles have packaging designed to mimic the appearance of well-known branded snacks and candy that appeal to children, the CDC said."Children who consume THC-containing products can become very sick," the CDC said. "They may have problems walking or sitting up or may have a hard time breathing. Since adult cannabis use has been legalized in some states, unintentional cannabis poisonings in children have increased, sometimes requiring visits to the emergency room or hospitalization."The CDC added: "If you use cannabis products, keep them in a locked childproof container and outof the reach and sight of children and pets."The article 'Consequences' At School District Where Kids Got Sick From Gummies appeared first on Center Moriches-Eastport, NY Patch.
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