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Charges Possible For Parents After Toddler Eats Pot Candy

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Charges could be filed against the parents of a 2-year-old girl who ate some marijuana-infused candy.

The incident happened Wednesday night at a home in Colorado Springs. Police say the parents and their friend were watching a movie and fell asleep. The little girl then got ahold of the candy, which was left out.

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When her parents realized what happened they rushed the toddler to the hospital. She reportedly did not suffer any long-term effects from consuming the candy.

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