High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
High-potency cannabis products are fueling state debates over psychosis and addiction risks, with some lawmakers proposing stricter THC limits. A Connecticut mother describes her son's decline due to cannabis use disorder, highlighting concerns about mental health impacts, particularly among adolescents. Research links frequent high-THC use to increased risks of psychosis and addiction, while federal reclassification of medical marijuana has raised questions about public perception.
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