Super Strong Marijuana Found in Denmark: THC Content Triples in 20 Years

Where can you find the strongest marijuana? Take a look at Denmark. Scientists have found that the concentration of the euphoriant THC is strongest in some of the skunk farms in Denmark.

In this latest study, the researchers actually conducted analysis on selected samples taken from cannabis seized by police in the three largest cities in Denmark. This, in particular, gives an overall picture of the type of cannabis being sold on the street in Denmark.

Among professionals, the quality of cannabis is equivalent to the content of the psychoactive substance, THC. Danish cannabis samples from 2014 have an average content of 28 percent THC. For comparison, samples from the period 2000 to 2011 had a content between 8 and 13 percent.

"Cannabis as a product has changed significantly in just a few years," said Christian Lindholst, one of the researchers, in a news release. "This is a trend we see around Europe. Swedish and Dutch studies describe a similar strong increase in the quality of cannabis."

Processed cannabis plants are often produced using artificial lighting, ventilation and fertilizer. In just a few months, the accelerated growth process results in plants with an extra large THC content. In addition to the elevated THC level, the processed types of cannabis also have a different composition of psychoactive substances.

"Cannabis of such high quality can lead to a greater risk of harm and adverse side effects," said Lindholst. "This is in particular a problem for the large group of young people who smoke it several times a month. The attitude among some groups in society is that smoking a joint once in a while doesn't do any harm. With the knowledge we should increasingly view cannabis as a more dangerous and more risky drug."

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