cannabis products can potentially be manufactured to have thc levels of up to 100 per cent. this is a relatively new development, with marijuana growers and handlers in the u.s. learning how to cultivate stronger products in recent years.
according to the new york times
, these high levels of thc are affecting teens, increasing their odds of developing dependency and even resulting in conditions such as
cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
(chs)
the article, which includes input from several experts, teens and their parents, paints a picture of some of the cannabis products that are in circulation today in the u.s., reporting that these are stronger than in years past and that they can affect consumers in adverse ways.
elysse, one of the teenagers interviewed for the story, shared that marijuana made her feel euphoric and happy. the oils and waxes she purchased had thc levels of up to 90 per cent, which she consumed several times a day.
after a few months of regular use, her positive highs morphed into sadness and anxiety-inducing experiences, including one instance in which she vomited more than 20 times within the span of two hours. she was diagnosed with chs.
while there’s much that is not yet known about about marijuana, it’s clear that the drug has medicinal capabilities. in terms of its side effects, cannabis has been linked with conditions such as chs, cannabis addiction, mental health conditions and more.