MARIJUANA POTENCY
In the 1970s, “Woodstock Weed” contained roughly 1–3% THC. Since then, potency of marijuana plant material has increased to an average potency of 18-23% today.
In 2017, THC concentrates had an average THC potency of 55.7%. Today, many retailers promote and profit from products containing up to 95–99% THC.
Americans 12 and older who reported using marijuana daily or almost daily increased from 6.2 million in 2009 to 13.8 million in 2019.
Daily users of high potency THC are five times more likely to develop a severe mental illness.
High potency and high frequency marijuana use are associated with the most severe impacts on mental health.
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Illicit drugs are saturating communities, affecting every stratum of society. With these dangerous drugs becoming more available, potent, and accessible, households and schools need to protect the youth through education and the resources we provide.
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