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11 Long Island Middle Schoolers Hospitalized After Consuming Marijuana Gummies

A student distributed THC-laced edibles to classmates at William Floyd Middle School, leading to a police and EMT response.

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Overview

  • Twelve students, aged 13 and 14, fell ill after consuming marijuana-laced gummies handed out by a fellow student at William Floyd Middle School in Moriches, New York.
  • Eleven students were transported to local hospitals for treatment, while one student was released to their parents' care.
  • Suffolk County Police and local emergency responders arrived at the school to assist with the incident, which occurred Monday morning around 10 a.m.
  • Police have stated no criminal charges will be filed, and disciplinary actions will be handled at the school level.
  • The incident highlights concerns over the accessibility of cannabis edibles, particularly unregulated products that may appeal to children.