by Kris Fronzak, News Editor
A Memphis-based company has recently mass-marketed a completely legal product called “Lazy Cakes.” Lazy Cakes are, essentially, brownies with melatonin and calming herbs baked into them. They have been called a “legal pot brownie.” The company claims to “put a smile on your face” and help your problems melt away. They cite a 2002 report that says some pediatricians recommend melatonin to help children with insomnia.
Although generally considered safe for adults, children are very susceptible to the effects of the product. One Cincinnati man gave his two-year-old nephew a small piece of brownie, causing the boy to pass out.
“What we’ve seen with the kids is that they go to sleep and adults sometime have a hard time waking them up,” said Dr. Ann Payne-Johnson of Baptist Memorial Health Care. “Sometimes the kids have been taken to the emergency room and even in the emergency room there is no way to wake them up.”
“A lot of adults will take it to help go to sleep and get a good night sleep. The problem is the actual brownie has four times the amount that you would get in a normal capsule,” said Dr. Payne-Johnson.
The makers of Lazy Cakes have said the product is clearly marked as being intended for adults only. As with many products, in large doses, the brownie could potentially be lethal. The company’s website says they trust consumers “to make educated decisions about what they choose to consume.” Lazy Cakes can be bought online. (FOX19)