Elevated levels of cadmium and lead found in exclusive marijuana users – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Key takeaways:

• Marijuana users had significantly higher levels of cadmium and lead in blood and urine samples than nonusers.
• Given that marijuana is a relatively unregulated industry, researchers called for more studies.

Individuals who exclusively used marijuana had greater levels of cadmium and lead in their blood and urine than nonusers, a recent study found.

According to Katlyn E. McGraw, PhD, MPH, a postdoctoral fellow…