Cannabis Product Safety

Patients & consumers across the United States can now access cannabis products in numerous forms from a variety of markets. However, they may not be aware that these products have not all undergone comprehensive safety evaluations or testing for contaminants, harmful additives, or adulterants. This is especially concerning for the millions of Americans who utilize cannabis-based therapies as a valuable source of relief often as a crucial alternative when conventional treatments have failed or as a safer option compared to pharmaceuticals. 

While cannabis is generally regarded as a safe product with low toxicity, this assessment is based on whole-plant products that are free from contaminants & adulterants. Cannabis is especially prone to contaminants during cultivation, manufacturing, handling & storage that can pose serious health risks. Many ingredients in cannabis products, such as refined, synthesized, or concentrated cannabinoids & terpenes, as well as additives used for flavoring or consistency, might be safe, but scientific proof, especially for long-term use, is lacking.

Power is Knowledge!

In the current landscape, it is not always clear how or if cannabis products are regulated or where to find credible sources about their safety & efficacy.