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People in Tipperary hospitalised after eating cannabis jellies

People in Tipperary hospitalised after eating cannabis jellies
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The HSE says it's concerned about the health risks associated with cannabis jellies currently in circulation in Ireland.

A number of people have been hospitalised in the south of the country.

The HSE's National Social Inclusion Office has issued a statement on the emergence of synthetic cannabinoids appearing in cannabis and THC products.

It says a small number of hospitalisations have occurred in the Tipperary region after people ate the "Jolly Rancher" jellies.

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Gardaí seized the jellies, as well as vape oil and cash, after searching a house in Clonmel on New Year's Eve.

Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made chemicals, produced to mimic the effects of THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.

The HSE says there's a high level of risk associated with THC edibles currently being sold illegally in Ireland.

Signs of concern include rapid heart rate, seizures, vomiting and hallucinations.

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If someone has an unexpected reaction, or becomes physically or mentally unwell after eating them, they're being urged to seek immediate medical attention.

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