Not your grandma's weed

Cannabis is a very popular subject here in Washington. It’s been legal for recreational use for almost a decade now.

But this isn’t your grandma’s weed.

Cannabis has changed, and demand has risen for more potent products, with much higher THC percentages than what can be grown naturally.

Seattle Times reporter Hannah Furfaro is here to talk us through the concerns researchers have about this high-potency cannabis, especially its effects on inexperienced users.

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