Today’s Marijuana Is Not Your Father’s Marijuana
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iStock/Thinkstock(DENVER) — It’s possible that marijuana smokers from the 1960s and 70s might not be able to handle the potency of the drug that is now legally available in Colorado. In short, it’s much, much stronger than what Baby Boomers may have puffed back during their heyday.
The Denver-based testing firm Charas Scientific says that the concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, in marijuana sold in Colorado dispensaries is two to three times greater than what was found in grass from several decades ago. THC is what gets people high.
Charas Scientific president Andy LaFrate says the main drawback of more potent pot is that its effect is intensified when cooked into food, taking some users by surprise.
Another potential problem is that people who use pot for medicinal purposes should avoid recreational marijuana because it doesn’t contain cannabidiol, or CBD, the component that provides benefits to those suffering from nausea from cancer chemotherapy, glaucoma or other serious conditions.
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