US poison control reports for cannabis products rose sharply from 2017 to 2019
A cross-sectional analysis of US poison control data from 2017-2019 examined trends in cannabis exposure reports, distinguishing between manufactured products (edibles, concentrates) and plant material, revealing different patient and product characteristics for each.
Quick Facts
What This Study Found
The study documented increasing cannabis exposure reports to US poison control centers from 2017 to 2019, with distinct patterns for manufactured cannabis products versus plant materials in terms of patient demographics and clinical characteristics.
Key Numbers
National poison control data from 2017-2019; reports stratified by manufactured products vs. plant materials
How They Did This
Cross-sectional analysis of cannabis exposure reports to US poison control centers from 2017-2019, stratified by manufactured cannabis products (edibles, vape products, concentrates) and traditional plant material. Examined trends in patient demographics and product characteristics.
Why This Research Matters
As cannabis markets evolve with new product types, understanding which products generate the most poison control calls and who is affected helps target safety messaging and product regulation.
The Bigger Picture
The proliferation of manufactured cannabis products with variable potency and appealing formats (edibles, vapes) creates distinct exposure risks compared to traditional plant cannabis, requiring product-specific safety approaches.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
Poison control data underestimates true exposure rates. Cross-sectional design. Brief report format limits detail on clinical outcomes.
Questions This Raises
- ?Which specific manufactured product types (edibles vs. vapes vs. concentrates) drive the most serious exposures?
- ?How do outcomes differ between manufactured products and plant material exposures?
Trust & Context
- Key Stat:
- Cannabis exposures rose from 2017 to 2019 across US poison control centers
- Evidence Grade:
- National poison control surveillance data with broad coverage but inherent underreporting limitations.
- Study Age:
- Published in 2021 covering 2017-2019 data.
- Original Title:
- Trends and Characteristics of Manufactured Cannabis Product and Cannabis Plant Product Exposures Reported to US Poison Control Centers, 2017-2019.
- Published In:
- JAMA network open, 4(5), e2110925 (2021)
- Authors:
- Dilley, Julia A(7), Graves, Janessa M(3), Brooks-Russell, Ashley(20), Whitehill, Jennifer M, Liebelt, Erica L
- Database ID:
- RTHC-03101
Evidence Hierarchy
A snapshot of a population at one point in time.
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What types of cannabis products were reported?
The study distinguished between manufactured cannabis products (such as edibles, vape products, and concentrates) and traditional plant material, finding different demographic and clinical patterns for each category.
Why are manufactured products a concern?
Manufactured products like edibles can have delayed onset, variable potency, and packaging that may appeal to children, creating different exposure risks than smoking or vaping plant material.
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkthc.com/research/RTHC-03101APA
Dilley, Julia A; Graves, Janessa M; Brooks-Russell, Ashley; Whitehill, Jennifer M; Liebelt, Erica L. (2021). Trends and Characteristics of Manufactured Cannabis Product and Cannabis Plant Product Exposures Reported to US Poison Control Centers, 2017-2019.. JAMA network open, 4(5), e2110925. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.10925
MLA
Dilley, Julia A, et al. "Trends and Characteristics of Manufactured Cannabis Product and Cannabis Plant Product Exposures Reported to US Poison Control Centers, 2017-2019.." JAMA network open, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.10925
RethinkTHC
RethinkTHC Research Database. "Trends and Characteristics of Manufactured Cannabis Product ..." RTHC-03101. Retrieved from https://rethinkthc.com/research/dilley-2021-trends-and-characteristics-of
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