CHILDREN as young as 11 are putting themselves in serious danger by overdosing on cannabis, it emerged today.Top level ambulance staff and drug strategy experts have warned that the age children are experimenting with the drug has dropped markedly in recent years, with many unable to handle its effects.
The East of England Ambulance Service today confirmed that it was not uncommon to be called to help a child as young as 11 or 12 suffering the effects of a cannabis overdose -Suffolk Young People’s Health Project also known as “whiteout”.
As a result of these concerns there’s been an event organised for the end of the month where young people will be able to take part in positive activities and see healthy alternatives to smoking cannabis.
