While some states are considering capping the potency levels in pot products, due to adverse health outcomes, Oregon is moving in the opposite direction—increasing levels to nearly twice as strong as those allowed under previous limits. The new cannabis rules allow licensed shops to sell edibles containing up to 100mg of THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, per serving. For its part, a bill being considered in Colorado would more strictly regulate high-potency marijuana and limit how much pot a consumer could purchase in a day, following studies showing negative physical and mental health effects. Oregon doesn’t apparently care about such things, although the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission did warn that with higher potency products “consumers must know their limits,” and choose products that have the desired effect but not unwanted side effects. It’s not clear if product labels will be changed to reflect that warning to help guide consumers to the right edible. Stronger edibles could mean more cases of cannabis overconsumption, the agency said, as recent data showed that of the 386 cannabis-related calls to Oregon Poison Control in 2019, 34 percent were the result of edible consumption, and nearly half of the calls required further medical attention. We need more oversight, stronger regulations, and stricter caps on THC levels in order to protect public health.
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