HINGHAM, Mass. — Two teens called 911 for help after eating marijuana-laced candy.
Last week, an 18-year-old Hingham resident called 911 for a 17-year-old possibly having “an allergic reaction to food.” The teen later admitted to the dispatcher it was a reaction to the marijuana candy they had eaten.
Officers arrived at the home and found the teens visibly under the influence, but conscious and able to speak.
Police said the teens gave officers an empty package label “Conscious Creations,” which appears to be from a medical marijuana supplier.
"We're not sure where this came from...online, internet. They only would admit that they got it from a friend, but they certainly do not have medical marijuana cards," said Hingham Police Sgt. Stephen Dearth .
The teens were taken to the hospital.
Under Massachusetts law, when someone calls in good faith for medical help due to a possible overdose, officers cannot charge those present with possession.
Officers ask parents to have a discussion with teens about consuming candy or food laced with what may be a drug or medical marijuana.
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