Parent and caregiver perceptions of cannabidiol products may put children at risk for unintentional exposure.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Rapid growth in the cannabidiol (CBD) market has been temporally associated with increasing emergency department (ED) visits related to cannabis exposure in young children. This study examined the prevalence of CBD products among individuals with and without children in the household and described their general perceptions of CBD products to assess potential risks to children.

Methods

A prospective observational study was performed at a single academic hospital in the southeastern US. Flyers with a QR code linked to an online survey were posted in the adult and children's EDs and pediatric outpatient clinic from August 2024 to May 2025. Participants indicated their age, whether they lived with/cared for children, whether they keep CBD products in the home, and ans

SUBMITTER: McNally M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12821979 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature