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fromFortune Well
21 hours ago

Melatonin and kids: Experts warn about potential overdoses | Fortune Well

Melatonin overdoses in children have risen sharply; parents should consult health professionals before giving melatonin and prioritize sleep habits over supplements.
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Should You Tell Your 7-Year-Old About Your Weed Gummies?

The signs of pediatric cannabis poisoning that parents usually notice first are sleepiness and strangeness. Their child is acting off, parents say. Their kid seems slowed, confused. Some of them vomit. Some can't stay awake, or sit up, or support their own weight when trying to walk. Some kids and teens skip these relatively benign symptoms and sink into psychosis, ranting and screaming and fighting paranoid delusions while parents look on helplessly.
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