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Marijuana in the Buckeye State. Are THC dabs, waxes, gummy bears too strong for Ohioans?

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DEC. 19, 2023

Scientific data increasingly link its use with depression, IQ loss, suicidality, psychosis, schizophrenia, heart conditions, and other health consequences that persist long after the effects of the drug wear off.

The Dispatch’s article, “Ohio recreational marijuana for beginners” misses the mark by failing to adequately advise its readers of the harms linked to its use.

Today’s high-potency marijuana and THC products – such as dabs, waxes, and gummy bears – pose significant health and medical risks.

Scientific data increasingly link its use with depression, IQ loss, suicidality, psychosis, schizophrenia, heart conditions, and other health consequences that persist long after the effects of the drug wear off.

Ohio recreational marijuana for beginnerNavigating THC, pre-rolls, edibles and terpenes

They are also more likely to contain harmful residues and contaminates.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2023/12/19/what-the-risk-of-marijuana-dabs-waxes-and-gummy-bears/71964784007/

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