Cannabis knowledge and implications for health: Considerations regarding the legalization of non-medical cannabis

Cannabis contains over a hundred of different cannabinoids, of which Δ 9 -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most well studied. The use of high-potency cannabis, containing high concentrations of THC and low concentrations of CBD, has been linked to adverse health outcomes, particularly for adolescents and young adults. Recently, an increase in cannabis potency has been observed in jurisdictions that legalized the sale of...