For many cannabis consumers, quantity is the most important aspect when picking a product. For the state of Washington, the quality of education surrounding these products is equally important.
Products containing high levels of THC — typically considered to be products containing 35% or more THC by weight — are a contentious issue in the world of cannabis. Since the adoption of cannabis legalization, high-THC products have exploded in popularity among consumers.
Increased research into the consumption of these products has led to concern around negative health effects. In Washington, state agencies have been addressing these concerns through regulation, research and education.
"The whole field of cannabis has progressed really quickly with not a lot of research," says Kyle Unland, com