States Begin Research on Mental Health Risks Associated With Highly-Potent Marijuana
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States Begin Research on , Mental Health Risks Associated , With Highly-Potent Marijuana.
States Begin Research on , Mental Health Risks Associated , With Highly-Potent Marijuana.
NBC News reports states that have legalized recreational marijuana have begun research on the adverse effects of high-potency cannabis products.
NBC News reports states that have legalized recreational marijuana have begun research on the adverse effects of high-potency cannabis products.
Experts fear increased levels of THC,
the psychoactive component found in marijuana, could cause psychosis.
Newer products of cannabis concentrate,
such as wax and shatter, often have
THC levels as high as 85 to 90 percent.
Newer products of cannabis concentrate,
such as wax and shatter, often have
THC levels as high as 85 to 90 percent.
Comparatively, experts say a typical
joint of marijuana had closer to
5 percent of THC 20 years ago.
Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute
on Drug Abuse, is worried about the consequences of
teens consuming “huge concentrations” of THC.
We are seeing a very significant rise in psychosis associated with the consumption of marijuana. , Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, via NBC News.
And the higher the content of THC, the higher the likelihood of a psychotic episode. , Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, via NBC News.
Per NBC News, lawmakers in Colorado and Washington have debated whether or not to introduce caps on cannabis potency.
Representatives for the National Cannabis Industry Association are adamant that
public safety is their priority.
The best way to address these concerns is through proper testing and labeling... , Bethany Moore, spokesperson for the National
Cannabis Industry Association, via NBC News.
... as well as ensuring cannabis products are only sold to fully-informed adults through
licensed facilities that are required
by law to verify legal age for purchase. , Bethany Moore, spokesperson for the National
Cannabis Industry Association, via NBC News
States Begin Research on , Mental Health Risks Associated , With Highly-Potent Marijuana.
NBC News reports states that have legalized recreational marijuana have begun research on the adverse effects of high-potency cannabis products.
NBC News reports states that have legalized recreational marijuana have begun research on the adverse effects of high-potency cannabis products.
Experts fear increased levels of THC,
the psychoactive component found in marijuana, could cause psychosis.
Newer products of cannabis concentrate,
such as wax and shatter, often have
THC levels as high as 85 to 90 percent.
Newer products of cannabis concentrate,
such as wax and shatter, often have
THC levels as high as 85 to 90 percent.
Comparatively, experts say a typical
joint of marijuana had closer to
5 percent of THC 20 years ago.
Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute
on Drug Abuse, is worried about the consequences of
teens consuming “huge concentrations” of THC.
We are seeing a very significant rise in psychosis associated with the consumption of marijuana. , Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, via NBC News.
And the higher the content of THC, the higher the likelihood of a psychotic episode. , Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, via NBC News.
Per NBC News, lawmakers in Colorado and Washington have debated whether or not to introduce caps on cannabis potency.
Representatives for the National Cannabis Industry Association are adamant that
public safety is their priority.
The best way to address these concerns is through proper testing and labeling... , Bethany Moore, spokesperson for the National
Cannabis Industry Association, via NBC News.
... as well as ensuring cannabis products are only sold to fully-informed adults through
licensed facilities that are required
by law to verify legal age for purchase. , Bethany Moore, spokesperson for the National
Cannabis Industry Association, via NBC News