ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 15

Constituents of Cannabis sativa L. XXIV: The Potency of Confiscated Marijuana, Hashish, and Hash Oil Over a Ten-Year Period
Turner, CE
NIDA Marijuana Project, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, MS

Lewis, GS
NIDA Marijuana Project, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, MS

Holley, JH
project coordinator and analytical laboratory supervisor, NIDA Marijuana Project, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, MS

ElSohly, MA
Project director and assistant director for physical sciences, NIDA Marijuana Project, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, MS

Russell, MH
NIDA Marijuana Project, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, MS

(Received 28 July 1983; accepted 8 August 1983)

Abstract

The chemical analysis of 2169 Cannabis preparations confiscated in the United States over a ten-year period is discussed. Samples are categorized according to physical appearance and potency trends are noted. The appearance of sinsemilla and buds, more potent forms of marijuana, and their effects on overall potency are emphasized along with discussion on domestically grown marijuana.

Keywords:
toxicology, marijuana, illegal drug sales

Paper ID: JFS11698J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11698J
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