A young person was hospitalised after adding THC, the part of the cannabis plant that makes people feel ‘high’, to their vapes.

Lancaster Police said several incidents have been reported to them recently, where youths are adding the THC liquid to their vapes.

One young person was hospitalised over the weekend after inhaling the THC from a vape. 

Officers are now urging young people and their parents to be more mindful of the dangers associated with vaping.

A police spokesperson said: “We would like to ask parents to be mindful and aware of some recent incidents we have had reported where youths have been adding THC (liquid cannabis) into their vapes.

“This has caused the hospitalisation of one young person over the weekend."

The police force has asked parents and young people to consider:

  • Do you know what you are buying?
  • Are you aware of the health impacts when THC is added?
  • Do you know Vapes contain Nicotine? Which is an addictive substance.”

A spokesperson for Talk To Frank said: “Some people vape cannabis because they don’t want to smoke.

“Vaping an oil or other liquid that you think is cannabis is risky, and there have been several reports recently of people being hospitalised after doing so.

“However you take it, THC can cause you problems, including with your mental health.

“If you've vaped cannabis and start to feel unwell, take time out to look after yourself and ask for help if you need it. If the problem doesn't improve or is getting worse, you should seek medical help.”