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Blue Ridge Poison Center Sees Major Spike in THC-Related Calls

July 26, 2022 by sd2cv@virginia.edu

doctor Chris Holstege standing in emergency room wearing white lab coat

Dr. Christopher Holstege, Director of Blue Ridge Poison Center & Chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine

Delta-8 THC, a substance that is structurally similar to an active ingredient in marijuana, has been contributing to an increase in poison center calls due to adverse reactions. Visit UVA Today’s article for more information.

Blue Ridge Poison Center Sees Major Spike in THC-Related Calls (virginia.edu)