Had a great time giving a talk at the Cannabis Science Interest Group (nida.nih.gov/about-nida/o...) today at the National Institutes of Health! 🌿 🔬 🧪 🧑‍🔬 💡 🧵 1/2 #CannabisSafety #EmergingTherapeutics #Toxicology #NIH #ASUResearch

For more information, last year's workshop program and lecture recordings are available here! 🎥 - leunglab.wordpress.com/may-12-16-20...
#CannabisSafety #Innovation #WestValleyForward
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Thank you, Kyle, for coming by Arizona State University yesterday and giving us a demonstration on the molecular biology used in cannabis safety testing. It was quite a fun tutorial on PCR!!! 🤩 🥼 🧬 🧵 1/4
#CannabisSafety #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward

Public health liaison highlights statewide partnerships, Healthy Youth Survey challenges and prevention priorities Public health liaison Kristen Haley described partnerships with the Department of Health, Traffic Safety Commission participation, Healthy Youth Survey coordination challenges, and top priorities including cannabis packaging/labeling and high‑THC work groups.

Kristen Haley is revolutionizing public health in Washington by forging vital partnerships to tackle cannabis safety, traffic fatalities, and youth health challenges head-on.

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#WA #YouthPrevention #TrafficSafety #CitizenPortal #CannabisSafety

Standardizing cannabis composition, production methods, and compliance testing is key to ensure patient safety. 🧵 2/3 #CannabisSafety #Contaminant

State lab and regulators warn of unregistered high‑THC hemp products and synthetic compounds in consumer goods Department officials told lawmakers the specialized products division and state lab found high rates of unregistered industrial hemp products, detected semi‑synthetic cannabinoids and novel psychoactive compounds in marketed items, and flagged resource constraints in enforcement and lab testing.

Utah regulators reveal alarming findings: nearly 50% of industrial hemp products are unregistered or illegal, raising serious public health concerns.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #RegulatoryEnforcement #ConsumerProtection #CannabisSafety

Greening Out: What Happens With Cannabis Overuse Greening out can happen with cannabis overuse. Learn symptoms, causes, how long it lasts, and what helps you recover safely.

Too much THC? Greening out can cause anxiety, nausea, and dizziness. Stay hydrated, change your setting, and breathe deeply to ease symptoms.

#CannabisSafety #GreeningOut #THCEffects

👇 Learn More:

Some brownies, gummies, and candies contain THC — and they look just like regular treats. Store edibles locked away and labeled. If someone may have eaten one, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
#MiPDC #CannabisSafety

Making #cannabis use safer in Maryland --

Read about how SPH online student Micaiah Wheeler, together with the health department and local barbers, is overcoming stigma to share tools, educate on cannabis safety in this MD community.

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#cannabissafety

1:30 pm AZ: "Blood Money - The Arizona Cannabis Black Market: Tainted Products, Growing Violence, and Organized Crime" by Matthew Shay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

See you all! 🌿🧵 4/4

#CannabisPolicy #CannabisSafety #ASUResearch #WestValleyForward

🍬 Candy or cannabis? Kids can’t tell the difference.
Poison center calls involving children and cannabis edibles have nearly doubled since legalization in Michigan.
Keep cannabis locked up and out of reach.
📞 1-800-222-1222
#PoisonPrevention #CannabisSafety

Survey: Californians Don’t Know Cannabis Driving Laws - Qualcomm Institute Cannabis and driving laws help protect public safety, but many Californians don’t know them, putting drivers, passengers and communities at risk.

Research from #ucsd #qualcomminstitute shows most Californians don’t fully understand cannabis driving laws—even 6 years after legalization. The study highlights the need for education around safe driving and cannabis use.
More at: qi.ucsd.edu/survey-calif...
#publichealth #impact64 #CannabisSafety

Superglue for Fragmented Policy Archives Are there superglue-like policy tools that could help fix systems that suffer from a lack of coordination?

Check it out in the Fall 2025 issue of Issues in Science and Technology (by Arizona State University/National Academy of Sciences)! issues.org/issue/42-1/ 🧵 3/3
#CannabisSafety #ASUResearch #Innovation
ASU Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative (newcollege.asu.edu/research/cen...)

Virgin Islands Senate Examines Hemp Regulation and Cannabis Safety Legislation Senators evaluate legislation to strengthen cannabis safety and control hemp-derived products.

The Virgin Islands Senate is taking crucial steps to regulate hemp and cannabis products, prioritizing the safety of children amidst alarming evidence of deceptive marketing practices.

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#US #YouthProtection #CitizenPortal #VirginIslandsPublicSafety #CannabisSafety

Also, kudos to Dr. James MacKillop (McMaster University) for ending his talk yesterday with a Paracelsus quote: "The dose makes the poison"!!! #CannabisSafety #Collaboration #ToxicologyRules 🧵 2/2

Looking forward to attending the Research Society on Marijuana Annual Meeting (www.researchmj.org/meeting) tomorrow with Symone Griffith and Robert Kirchoff, MD, FACP, FASAM (@kirchoff.org‬) in Detroit! #RSMJ #CannabisSafety #CannabisPolicy 🌿 🩺 🏥 🧵 1/4

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Your Health Deserves Trusted Cannabis
Not all cannabis is created equal. At Canabliss, we prioritise medical-grade quality and ethical sourcing. When your health is on the line, choose cannabis you can trust.
#CannabisSafety #TrustedCannabis #WellnessFirst #CanablissSA

A huge congratulation to Symone Griffith and Richard Haney for passing their doctoral qualifying exam at ASU College of Health Solutions and Master’s thesis defense at ASU Biological Data Science MS Program, respectively!!! 🤩🎓🌿🐶⚕️🌎🧵 1/3 #CannabisSafety #OneHealth #Innovation

Your Heart on Weed: 7 Facts About Cannabis Cardiovascular Risk Cannabis cardiovascular risk - is it real? Theoretical? A closer look reveals more questions than answers.

This study didn’t separate THC from CBD.
Didn’t distinguish smoking from gummies.
Didn’t confirm if anyone was even using cannabis.
But sure—let’s panic.
🧠 Full critique: cedclinic.com/cannabis-cardiovascular-risk
#MedicalCannabis #ResearchBias #CannabisSafety #EndocannabinoidSystem

I look forward to the educational opportunities at this meeting. Special thanks to Gillian Schauer and her team for putting it together! 🧵 2/2
#CannabisSafety #RegulatoryScience

🔍 Are Muha Meds licensed? It's crucial to know where your products come from! 💚 Always check for proper certification and quality assurance. What do you think about their transparency? #MuhaMeds #CannabisSafety

Unguided THC use is the #1 reason patients stop cannabis. Not the molecule—the misuse. Dosing education = gamechanger. #CannabisSafety #DosingMatters #NoMoreGuessing

The first day of the ASU Cannabis sativa Testing Workshop is a blast!!! If you have missed it, no worries. Here are the recording and PowerPoint:
vimeo.com/1083698603/c...
leunglab.wordpress.com/may-12-16-20...
#CannabisSafety #Innovation #WestValleyForward
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Connecticut Town Clerks Association raises concerns over HB 7255's personal data redaction requirements CT Town Clerks call for a task force to address complications in personal data redaction.

Connecticut's Judiciary Committee is grappling with the complexities of HB 7255, as town clerks voice urgent concerns that could reshape privacy laws and public access to vital records.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #CannabisSafety #PublicAccess

🛑 Cannabis has **never caused a fatal overdose.** Alcohol? Not the same. Learn the facts at www.puffypuppyco.com #CannabisSafety

New study shows cannabis can impair driving for more than five hours—long after users feel ready to drive A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology has found that cannabis use can impair key driving skills for up to five and a half hours after consumption—well beyond the commonly assumed...

New study shows cannabis can impair driving for more than five hours—long after users feel ready to drive #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #CannabisSafety #DrivingImpairment #PublicHealthResearch

Always store your edibles safely and out of reach of kids and pets. A locked container is your best friend. 🔒
#CannabisSafety

Hidden Dangers Lurking in Black Market Cannabis Hidden toxins in illicit cannabis are putting users at risk of severe health issues. Discover why experts are sounding the alarm—and what you can do to stay safe.

Hidden toxins in black market cannabis could be harming users without them knowing. Could your stash be safe? Find out before it’s too late. #CannabisSafety #PublicHealth #BlackMarketRisks

Legal doesn’t mean safe!

Recent investigations reveal toxic pesticides & heavy metals in legal cannabis. Medical patients deserve transparency & safety.

📢 Read more: [Conscious-Expansion ((DOT)) Com]

#CannabisSafety #MedicalMarijuana #SafeCannabis #TransparencyInCannabis #LabTestedCannabis

#WakeNBake: Good morning, Connoisseurs! At 10 AM, we’re exposing the dirty truth about Dutch coffee shop cannabis. Contaminants? Pesticides? Lead? It’s time to rethink the “tolerance” model. #PotCultureMagazine #CannabisSafety #StonerFam #CannabisCulture #CannabisCommunity #Netherlands #Health