Because your son tested positive for THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, we're going to have to admit him for overnight observation and monitoring.
And what about his brain? Is there a chance that much pot is going to do some damage? He's only four.
The honest answer is we don't know. There haven't been any long-term studies, but the fact that this is a one-time occurrence suggests that there should be no long-term effects.
But you don't know. So my son could end up with learning disabilities, psychiatric problems, or even autism because of this.
There's no evidence to suggest any of that.
Hello. I'm Kiara Alfaro. I'm the department social worker.
Kiara will help you navigate the next steps.
What steps?
Well, a case like this requires mandatory reporting to child services and sometimes law enforcement.
No.
Why why do you have to involve the police?
It's a controlled substance.
They're not taking my kid away.
They were pot gummies.
No one's suggesting that.
Well, fuck your suggestions! No one is touching my child! In fact, we're leaving.
Well no, you can't take your son. He could stop breathing. He could have a seizure.
I will observe him at home.
Amanda, please.
Fuck off, Drew.
Get security. If you can't cooperate, I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
Amanda, please. He needs to stay here.
And you need to get a fucking hotel.
Your son can't leave the hospital, but I can have you removed.
Don't you dare touch me. Get out! All of you!
Mrs. Jones, I know this is scary and stressful.
Oh, fuck you! Fuck you! This is my son. My son! And nobody is touching him!
[enters] Whoa, whoa, whoa. What's going on?
How can I help you?
By backing the fuck off!
Mom's worried a CYF investigation.
Amanda, just calm down!
OK, OK, OK, enough! This is a hospital. This isn't "The Jerry Springer Show." Ma'am, nobody's trying to take your child, so why don't you stay here with him while your husband talks to our social worker outside and straightens all this out?
Well, I don't want him speaking for me and my son.
Well, it is either you or him. Your son is not leaving, but you can be escorted out and even arrested if you refuse to cooperate. Nobody wants that. So you tell us. What do you want to do?
I'm staying with my son.
OK, great. You do that. We all on the same page here? Thank you, Olsen. You know where to find me.You OK?
Yeah, we got this.
All good. It's all yours.
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