The Hidden Danger Of Marijuana Edibles
The death of 19 year old Levy Thamba Pongi, a Wyoming exchange student from the Republic of Congo visiting Colorado in March of 2014, who ate a marijuana cookie, deserves special mention in light of the growing trend toward legalization of recreational marijuana in the U.S.
It offers a stark reminder about the potential risks associated with consuming edibles rapidly, serving as a reminder of its delayed effects (1-2 hours), as opposed to smoking it (5-10 minutes).
The story goes like this: After consuming the remainder of a cookie (total THC content =60 mg) about 30-60 minutes after he initially did not feel any effects after a single serving size (10 mg), he proceeded–2.5 hours after finishing the cookie—and 3.5 hours later to jump off a building, subsequently falling to his death.
He was initially given the cookie by a friend, and was apparently aware that there were 6 servings...
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