NACCOC Warns ,Cannabis May Be Hidden In Everyday Food and Drinks

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(Gummies that are known to be infused with cannabis )

  Cannabis  is no longer being infused into only gummies and brownies, according to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACCOC).The Commission says the drug is now finding it’s way into a wide range of everyday foods and drinks ,increasing the risk of unsuspecting consumers unknowingly consuming it.

  Experts say ordinary meals may be vulnerable to tampering ,consumers should not assume familiar looking foods are always safe .It is therefore urging the public to be more vigilant when purchasing or accepting food and beverages.

(Jollof is among everyday food highlighted by NACCOC)

(Infused ice cream )

“They are using cannabis in virtually everything “.A NACCOC officer Mr Francis Opoku Amoah reveals cannabis is now being infused into a variety of edible products beyond those commonly known by the public.

The Commission says identifying cannabis-infused products can be difficult ,especially when they are mixed with food .

However, the officer advised consumers to pay close attention to beverages they are familiar with ,”If you’re going to take any beverage and you realize that the color is different from the normal color that you know or there are residues in the drink ,it should draw your attention that it has been tempered with “.

(Sobolo is among the drinks Mr Francis says may be infused)

The warning comes after one victim ,Erica Appiah (a student)recounted unknowingly consuming a cannabis infused product at an event.”I bought it thinking it was a normal drink ,I didn’t know it was infused.I don’t remember what happened after, till the next morning “

(Erica Appiah recounts her experience)

Immediate Initiative 

The NACCOC officer urged anyone who unknowingly consumes cannabis and experiences negative effects to seek immediate medical attention.”If your body is reacting to it negatively,the first thing you do is to go to the nearest hospital and report so you can be checked medically”he said.

Measures Put In Place

Mr Francis assures that The Narcotics Control Commission collaborates with the Ministry of Youth Development to promote a campaign Red Means Stop and also the traditional media and social media to create awareness and educate especially the younger ones on the effects of Cannabis abuse.