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HOUSTON – Several middle school students at Keefer Crossing Middle School were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after ingesting THC-laced gummies, according to officials with New Caney Independent School District.
The seven students were taken to Texas Children’s Hospital and Kingwood Hospital.
New Caney ISD police said the gummies were brought to the school by a student. The gummies have tested positive for THC.
According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, THC is a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant, of which marijuana and hemp are two varieties.
Parents and guardians of the students involved were notified, police said.
District officials said they cannot comment further as this is an active investigation.
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Brittany Taylor
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