UCSB OTR: Study Shows Higher THC Levels in Pot

Study Shows Higher THC Levels in Pot

Posted by Madam Chochka 07/21/2008 1:41 PM
Category: Tags: out of body experience, medical marijuana, weed advantages disadvantages, pot smokers, drug trafficking, higher levels of thc

Findings from the most recent study by the University of Mississippi's Potency Monitoring Project concluded that levels of THC (the psychoactive substance in marijuana) are on the rise.

Good news: due to increased levels of THC, pot smokers will experience a high like no other and if they're lucky, they could even benefit from a heightened out-of-body sensation. Sweet. Plus, think of the beneficial effects on medical marijuana patients.

Bad news: higher THC may result in paranoia, increased heart rate, panic/anxiety attacks, psychosis, depression, and schizophrenia. Stronger drugs also mean stronger addictions. So don't think it'll be easy to quit your crazy college habits right after graduation when you to score that 9-5 job.

Why the increase in THC? Or better yet, how? It could be due to more sophisticated growing techniques as well as drug traffickers who circulate more potent products in order to effect addiction on their customers.

I guess those Latin Americans really know how to grow their weed. If you look at it in a different perspective, maybe we should congratulate them for a new milestone in pot-growing. Thanks to them, we've reached a new all-time level of 9.6% THC. Sounds so much better than "stronger marijuana leads to addiction." What a downer.

You also have to consider who sponsored this study--the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the University of Mississippi. No wonder the findings go against pot. If it were a Colorado university, it would be a different story.

+ 13 comments

Anonymous says,

lmfao, G-13 Haze is 20% THC 9.6% aint shit anymore. Posted 07/23/2008 11:11 AMReply

Anonymous says,

stronger weed means less is needed to achieve the same result. Less weed smoked means less smoke in the lungs, that's a good thing. Posted 07/26/2008 01:57 AMReply

Anonymous says,

The ONDCP is paid to lie. To be more precise, they're legally required to "take such actions as necessary to oppose any attempt to legalize" marijuana.

The precise nature of the actions they choose to take is entirely up to them, and as the GAO stated in 2003 as long as the ONDCP acts to keep marijuana illegal it's irrelevant whether their comments are truthful or not.

You can't believe a single word the ONDCP says. They, along with the DEA, knowingly lie to the American people and to our legislators.

Stop the lies. Legalize Marijuana! Posted 07/31/2008 6:34 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Marijauna/cannabis strength is not an issue. Using more than that which achieves the desire effect is counter-productive. Cannabis use is therefore self-regulatingly low. Meaning that people use less of it if it's more potent. Isn't this exactly what prohibitionist's want? Less use? This is just more phony scare tactics propaganda from the ONDCP/NIDA/DEA. Whom the Press picks up surveys from and spreads around as fact. There's no pleasing some people. This is an old story that ran sometime ago. So, one can only surmise that it's a slow news day when news agencies pick it up. It's sad that our un-biased press is dead. Otherwise, they'd do some research and add counter-points. Many never allow for comments. Most Press Agencies actually add links to the NIDA/ONDCP/DEA at the end of such articles. Meaning that they are in the pay of these groups, and therefore are puppets. The misinformation campaign against cannabis only serves to continue the greatest war our nation ever lost. Yet, the Federal Government says the risk of addiction from cannabis is less than for caffeine. That addiction is psychological only. That withdrawal is rare to mild, and is short-lived. As are side effects. No one has ever died of marijuana overdose. Yet, the hit parade of scare stories just keeps on growing. Even though every single government fabrication has been overturned by well constructed, peer reviewed research. Like Harvard Universities study which proves that cannabis does not shrink cannabis user's brains. Government propagandist's need to remember one thing. The internet never forgets. Now we just need to know exactly what the name of the persons are who come up with this bogus junk. This way we can all give them the credit they deserve. They'll go down in history with William Randolph Hearst for more yellow journalism. Posted 08/04/2008 12:02 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Higher level of THC = higher level of addiction ... what a joke. Posted 08/23/2008 3:44 PMReply

Anonymous says,

This is so stupid. The commenter above is 100% correct. It is true, pot has gotten better and stronger as better growing techniques and strains are produced. As A legal California Medicinal user, I can tell you that the strain of the Marijuana and the strength is what it is all about. Some strains give me energy while others put me to sleep. I use it to sleep and for pain, so I choose those "heady" strains. I use less as the strength of the dope increases. I average 2-3 hits a night. This is better for your lungs, although I use a vaporizer. It is only people who really just think marijuana is bad based on bias reasons that write this crap. They make what is really a positive issue into a negative one. Any responsible user knows all this stuff. Any drug can be abused. But you cannot overdose and die from marijuana use, its not possible. I can't remember the exact amount but you would have to smoke something like 10 X you body weight for that to happen, which is not possible. Although its MUCH easier to die from drinking too much water! When I went to get my medicinal card renewed yesterday who did I find in the waiting room? A lawyer with Cancer, a plumber with a horrible spine issue, a young man with Aids and an 87 year old woman with Arthritis. It was far from a hippie fest in the waiting room. Pot is not physically addicting and anything can be psychologically addicting. I quit cold turkey after 15 years of daily use for 6 months with not a twinge of an issue. Try that as an alcoholic who drank for 15 years. The DT'S can kill you. Its true some strains can cause panic or paranoia in some users , so, they should not use it or find a strain that does not have that effect on them. I find it so ridicules there is a bar and a liquor store on every corner selling death in a bottle while people are rotting in prison for smoking a plant that is near Caffeine on the toxicity chart. Alcohol and Meth are at the top. Our first flag was made of hemp, our constitution was written on it. Parachutes in WWI and II were made from it. Kids no lies when they see them. It only makes them want to try things more when we lie to them. I do think it best children not smoke unless its needed for medical reasons. Posted 08/23/2008 7:57 PMReply

Anonymous says,

hey guys i took weed with a high level of thc and a low level of of the chemicals that cause the sedative effects with aminita muscaria for a fight i had 2 deal with and i came out without a single cut or bruise. so high thc has many benifits if not used so many when it starts 2 get complicated. Posted 08/30/2008 8:47 PMReply

Anonymous says,

How can I grow the best? Iv got a water farmer and 400watt MH my buddy has a 1000watt hps would tha be good enough. He grew something that they cald killer baagumba and it would leave you like a veagatable.One more thing would led grow lights work better? Posted 09/05/2008 02:16 AMReply

Anonymous says,

You all are idiots. Posted 09/12/2008 3:24 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Crackers Posted 02/27/2009 12:08 AMReply

Anonymous says,

I dont care what people say am a 18 year old dude i was leaving in california about 2 years ago & all i use to smoke was so good ass shit like maui waui,chronic,super silver haze & northerlights but then i moved to texas.i stoped smoking for about 4 months so it cant be that addicting Posted 03/13/2009 2:47 PMReply

Anonymous says,

try smking White Rhino Cross strian with NL 37%thc if u get the right shit Posted 04/15/2009 4:17 PMReply