Why Does Potency Matter?

With marijuana and its derivatives, potency refers exclusively to the THC content. At this point, few people really care about any other chemicals present in cannabis, with the limited exception of the much-touted CBD.

THC potency matters a great deal to everyone involved in the cannabis debate, whether  pro- or anti-.… Read the rest

Association Between Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization and Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis-Induced Psychosis

In 2018, the Cannabis Act legalized recreational cannabis across Canada, making it the second country to pass such legislation, after Uruguay. Now, Canadians as young as 18 can purchase the drug—even though a growing body of research shows that cannabis use is particularly dangerous to the adolescent brain, as it negatively affects neurocognitive performance, brain development, and brain functioning.… Read the rest

Association Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Schizophrenia Stronger in Young Males Than in Females

Clinicians and researchers across the world rely on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) for criteria to diagnose mental disorders. And despite increased public acceptance of cannabis over the years, in 2013, authors of the DSM recognized the drug’s dangers by adding to the manual cannabis use disorder (CUD), a dangerous addiction to cannabis.… Read the rest

TODAY IS ANTI-710 DAY

Today is ANTI-710 Day! What, you don’t know what 710 Day is? Ask your teens, and make sure you know where they are at 7:10 PM. Today, July 10, is Dab Day, because 710 turned upside down spell “OIL.” Why? Because participants are high on cannabis oil, which is one type of high-potency marijuana.… Read the rest