2 Hingham teens taken to hospital after eating drug-laced candy
Two Hingham teens were taken to the hospital Thursday after eating candy laced with marijuana, Hingham police said.
An 18-year-old called 911 to request help for a 17-year-old teen who was possibly having “an allergic reaction to food.” When questioned, the teen told the dispatcher they had eaten candy laced with marijuana, according to police.
Police said they found the two teens alone, conscious, and able to speak, but appearing to be under the influence and impaired. The pair was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Police said the teens handed over the candy’s empty foil package labeled “Conscious Creations.” The package had no ingredients listed and appeared to come from a medical marijuana supplier, according to police.
Police warned the public to be careful about eating drug-laced food, especially for items ordered online or bought second hand, as they may have very limited quality controls.
“You don’t know what you’re eating,” police said in a statement.
They also encouraged people to call 911 if they need medical assistance for a possible overdose. Police cannot charge someone with possession of any controlled substance under Massachusetts law if they call in good faith for medical help.
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