At National Night Out, we heard it over and over —
“Cannabis isn’t the cannabis I knew when I was younger.”
It’s true. In the past 50 years, cannabis has transformed — just like coffee, craft beer, and fine food — into a craft, small-batch, and highly curated product. Here’s a quick look at how far we’ve come:
Cannabis in the 1970s
Average THC: 2–4%
Mostly imported & degraded before arrival
Seeds, stems, inconsistent quality
Few strain choices & zero lab testing
Today’s Cannabis
Average THC: 15–30%
Cultivated for specific effects & terpene profiles
Exotic strains, small-batch grows, & multiple product types (flower, concentrates, edibles)
Lab testing for safety & potency
Things to Watch Out For
Synthetics like K2/Spice are NOT cannabis and can be deadly
Illicit market cannabis may be contaminated with pesticides, mold, or chemicals
Myths vs. Facts
MYTH: “It’s too strong now — it’s dangerous.”
FACT: Potency is higher, but education & proper dosing make it safe for most adults.
MYTH: “Natural cannabis can’t hurt you.”
FACT: Contaminated cannabis can still cause harm.
Tip for Consumers: Buy from trusted sources, check lab results, look beyond THC % to cannabinoid & terpene profiles.
Tip for Growers: Use reputable genetics, grow clean, and dry/cure properly.
Respect the Plant. Respect Yourself. Education + safe sourcing = a better cannabis experience
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