Inconsistent cannabis laws put profit over public health, report warns
A recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine raises serious concerns about the fragmented landscape of cannabis laws in the United States. The report argues that the current patchwork of regulations prioritizes economic gains over public health and safety. With 24 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories having legalized recreational cannabis and 13 others allowing its medicinal use, the need for a coordinated national strategy is increasingly urgent. The report highlights the dramatic increase in potency of cannabis products, particularly THC concentration. This increase in potency, combined with the proliferation of diverse cannabis…
