Cannabis has been around a long time. But not like this. The large doses of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) now readily available can impact the mind and body in ways human beings have never experienced before. If you’re considering using high concentration products like oil, shatter, dab, and edibles, get some facts first. Scientists are particularly concerned about risks to young, developing brains and pregnant and nursing people.
The high-concentration marijuana products of today contain much higher levels of the psychoactive ingredient THC than products of the past.
To learn more about this trend, the Colorado General Assembly directed the Colorado School of Public Health to review the scientific literature on the prevalence and health effects of high concentration cannabis use, make recommendations to policymakers, and create a public health awareness campaign for the people of Colorado.
The “Tea on THC” campaign arms Coloradans with facts supported by science and real-world
testimonials to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and provide alternative coping
strategies for stress, anxiety, and substance use.
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In Colorado — and increasingly, across the country — there’s more talk of cannabis than ever before. Oddly, though, that hasn’t always meant more information. Tea on THC is the place to learn the facts about high concentration cannabis.
To better understand the landscape, the school initiated the Cannabis Research & Policy Project, which assessed more than 66,000 published studies. In 2023, it released a Scoping Review on Health Effects of High-Concentration Cannabis Products report. While only a few hundred of the studies were deemed high enough quality to produce reliable answers, the study did identify consistent trends throughout the research:
Powered by the Colorado School of Public Health, we’re here to share facts. But we know that facts alone don’t mean much. Information has to come from someone you trust. We’re on a mission to help people talk to each other about high concentration cannabis.
ColoradoSPH teamed up with Initium Health, a public benefit corporation, to elevate the concerns, needs, and voices of those throughout Colorado. This public awareness campaign would not have been possible without community input and the support of other public health organizations. We are grateful for their partnership.
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