Research on street cannabis strength leads to warning on addiction

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Research on street cannabis strength leads to warning on addiction

Higher THC concentrations in cannabis resin means more people entering treatment for addiction problems.

Date - 16th November 2020
By - Police Oracle

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The strength of street cannabis resin has increased by 24% which has heightened the risk of addiction and psychotic disorders according to academic research. This has meant that more people in Europe are now entering drug treatment because of...

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