Cannabis education should aim to normalize — not prevent — safe and legal use

The Conversation CA · last updated March 6, 2021 – 7:00 PM

In addition, cannabis education programs have traditionally been lumped together with other illicit substances with a focus on abstinence, emphasizing potential harms. Who to educateHistorically, cannabis education has been directed towards the school-age population, but adults also need to be a key target audience. The goal of cannabis legalization is to protect public health and safety. Choose lower potency cannabis products that have lower levels of THC and higher levels of CBD (cannabidiol). Synthetic cannabis products, such as K2 and Spice, have much more serious side-effects than natural cannabis.

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