How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supply
Briefly

Over the past decade, the number of Americans using marijuana has doubled, driven by its legalization in many states. However, consumers face challenges in accessing safely sourced and regulated products. While cannabis usage is becoming casual, safety concerns remain, especially regarding health risks associated with potent products and potential contamination from harmful substances during production. Despite state efforts to regulate cannabis safety, discrepancies in standards exist, reflecting the complexities of navigating federal illegality and ensuring consumer protection in the cannabis market.
The number of Americans using marijuana has doubled in the last decade, with legal cannabis becoming as casual as beer in many states.
Cannabis products pose health risks, with potential contamination from pesticides, molds, and heavy metals, complicating consumer safety.
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