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A European Union study finds that the marijuana consumed on the Continent is no stronger than in past years, casting doubt on government claims that today's cannabis is 10 times or more stronger than it was in the 1970s, the Guardian reported June 26.
According to the Forensic Science Service study, the average amount of THC found in marijuana in Europe has remained stable over the years, at about 6 percent.
"There has been much speculation on the strength of cannabis available today, but little in the way of hard evidence," said Georges Estievenart, director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.
The study is based on an analysis of cannabis seized by the police between 1995 and 2002.
U.S. drug czar John Walters and toxicologist John Henry of St Mary's Hospital in England were among those who claim that the marijuana available now is more potent than what was on the market 30 years ago, and carries serious health dangers for regular users.
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According to the Forensic Science Service study, the average amount of THC found in marijuana in Europe has remained stable over the years, at about 6 percent.
"There has been much speculation on the strength of cannabis available today, but little in the way of hard evidence," said Georges Estievenart, director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.
The study is based on an analysis of cannabis seized by the police between 1995 and 2002.
U.S. drug czar John Walters and toxicologist John Henry of St Mary's Hospital in England were among those who claim that the marijuana available now is more potent than what was on the market 30 years ago, and carries serious health dangers for regular users.
Join Together Online
6/29/2004
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids – Where Families Find Answers
