Consume Illegal cannabis in Europe is not safe. This is highlighted by two different studies, conducted by two medical cannabis producers: Curaleaf and Sanity Group, which found traces of mold, pesticides and excrement.
The only way to protect public health remains regulatory cannabis, so as to guarantee consumers a controlled and quality product.
Until then, the wisest choice is to prefer light cannabis, hashish and high CBD oils: already legal in our country and subjected to rigid controls.
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Mold, feces and bacteria: what's inside illegal cannabis in Europe
"Through detailed analysis, we detected i harmful contaminants in illegal cannabis samples. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the potential health harms associated with choosing to consume cannabis from the illicit market," we read. in the report of Curaleaf.
In fact, black market cannabis often contains mold, synthetic cannabinoids e dangerous metals such as lead, which can be very risky to your health.
"We invite consumers to be aware of the risks, policy makers to take measures to address this problem public health professionals and researchers to continue studying the complexities of cannabis safety and regulation,” the authors conclude.
Likewise, Sanity Group reported that: "After eight months of work - and over 300 samples tested - the results were shocking.
Only about 20% or so were classified as safe and clean products. The remaining 80% contained traces of substances such as I did humans and animals, Covid-19 and influenza viruses.
"We also found traces of cocaine, ketamine, crystallized methamphetamine, MDMA and even composed of hairspray, as well as traces of toxic pesticides classified as illegal in Europe".
Prohibition has failed: it must be legalized to protect public health
The situation is alarming to say the least. The institutions must act as soon as possible to limit all this. But how, given that the Prohibition has evidently failed?.
Following the example of Germany e regulatory cannabis, creating a thriving, safe market that would replenish the state coffers.
