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Editor's E-Note
The potency of cannabis products has been increasing over time. In “Stronger Than Ever,” contributor Emily Kyle looks at the repercussions in legislation, health care, and law enforcement.
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Stronger Than Ever
By Emily Kyle, MS, RDN, HCP
As medical and recreational cannabis legalization sweeps the country, so does the increased availability of new and unique products available for purchase in dispensaries. As the variety of products continues to grow, so does their strength and potency. The increased potency has become a point of contention for many legalization opponents, health care professionals, and law enforcement officials. The primary concern isn’t more potent CBD, CBG (cannabigerol), or other cannabinoids, but THC due to its intoxicating abilities.
Opponents of increased potency question whether there are severe health risks associated with long-term high THC dosages and whether states should limit how concentrated a product can be. Additionally, there’s a concern for adolescents and medical cannabis users who may unknowingly consume high dosages and face unwanted side effects, especially when using an oral administration method.
On the other side of the argument, legalization advocates and other health care professionals argue that placing a cap on THC percentages doesn’t help curb its use and will instead lead to the sustained growth of the illicit market.
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