THC Potency Does Not Determine the Strength of Cannabis

Did you know that some of the most powerful strains contain THC levels as low as 10%–15%?

Many people assume that cannabis with a high THC content will make them feel more medicated, but this isn't necessarily the case. THC isn't the only component that influences a strain's potency, and it's not necessarily the best indicator of how potent the flower's effects will be.

Dispensary shelves are dominated by super-potent cannabis flowers with THC levels of 200mg+ and more. Cannabis with a high THC content will sell out quickly, whereas marijuana with a lesser THC content will collect dust.

It turns out you've been making a major mistake by presuming that bigger is better. THC concentration has little to no impact on how high smoking pot will make you, according to a recent study published on the JAMA Psychiatry network.

Researchers from the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Institute of Cognitive Science studied the experiences of 121 cannabis users who received cannabis of various strengths. Half of the subjects received high-THC cannabis concentrates, ranging from 70-90%, whereas the other half received lower THC buds, ranging from 16-24%. Blood, emotions, and cognitive performance were all meticulously examined by the researchers. They also looked at how inebriated the subjects felt before going high, shortly after getting high, and an hour later. The study discovered this.

While the concentrate users revealed higher plasma THC levels versus bud users, differences in short-term subjective cannabis effects and neurobehavioral performances are not associated specifically with the THC potency of the cannabis consumed.