Environ Health Perspect September 2022 PMID 36102653

Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications for Public Health.

Laura E Jameson, Kendra D Conrow, Dorina V Pinkhasova, Haleigh L Boulanger, Hyunji Ha, Negar Jourabchian, Steven A Johnson, Michael P Simeone, Iniobong A Afia, Thomas M Cahill, Cindy S Orser, Maxwell C K Leung

Mentions

171
Peak: 10 in Sep 2022
across 6 sources since Aug 2022

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What people are saying

The overall tone indicates a recognition of the importance of research on cannabis safety, as seen in phrases like 'good experience,' 'study finds,' and 'check out,' which reflect active interest and engagement. The emphasis on the lack of regulation and public health risks underscores the potential impact of the findings, motivating discussions about policy and safety measures.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions emphasize the importance of the research, highlighting concerns about contamination risks and regulatory disparities, showing general support.

InterestModerate interest

Participants actively engage with the topic, sharing additional links and personal experiences, indicating a moderate to high interest in cannabis regulation and public health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to specific research findings, praise for the researchers, and involvement in panels, demonstrating thoughtful engagement beyond superficial mentions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence policy considerations and public health practices, with some posts calling for action and awareness.

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Maxwell C. K. Leung, Ph.D.
@Leung_Lab · X

Very excited to announce our latest study, "Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications for Public Health", in this month's issue of Environmental Health Perspectives! @EHPonline @ASUResearch @asu_smns https://t.co/BZcNyQfzwM https://t.co/ZCSIXMrqwo

Sep 14, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 229 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

CORRECTED TWEET: NEW: The federally illegal status of #cannabis precludes unified regulatory guidelines for contaminants in cannabis products. Jameson et al. examined the current landscape of state regs with an eye toward protecting consumers ➡️ https://t.co/yEM683NpkW @Leung_Lab https://t.co/12i4LCRB0K

Sep 14, 2022 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 10,762 followers View post →
Vernon R Morris
@vernon_morris · X

Excited 2 report new papers from @asu_smns "Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications in Public Health"- J. Environ. Health Perspectives & "Increases in Trifluoroacetate Concentrations in Surface Waters over Two Decades"- ES&T @Leung_Lab

Aug 1, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 994 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW RESEARCH: Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications in Public Health. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/tJIIryc7xl @asunews @Leung_Lab @ClipLaboratory

Sep 14, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 10,762 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI... NEW RESEARCH: Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications in Public Health. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/57SVe7HDkF @ASU @Leung_Lab @ClipLaboratory

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 10,762 followers View post →
Ryan Randazzo
@utilityreporter · X

Thanks to @Leung_lab for inviting me to the panel. It was a good experience even if I was in over my head. Max started off with research on the discrepancy among regulations in states with legal cannabis: https://t.co/wM4sQ5g2Zh

Mar 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 7,389 followers View post →

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Stonerchef
@StonerchefPL · X

@Kociokwiki @ObserwatorKRK https://t.co/nONE0YxSsC https://t.co/JsjUo9LyuN Masz, napinaczu.

Aug 27, 2025 · 1 like · 1,191 followers View post →
CannaWorld
@cannaworldsite · X

RT @CannaWorld4: 2/3 of "legal" US states, don't even test weed for heavy metals at all Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis…

Jan 16, 2024 · 1 share · 39,939 followers View post →
Canna World
@CannaWorld4 · X

2/3 of "legal" US states, don't even test weed for heavy metals at all Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications for Public Health https://t.co/WqeKm67QVA

Jan 16, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 21,225 followers View post →
Ryan Randazzo
@utilityreporter · X

Thanks to @Leung_lab for inviting me to the panel. It was a good experience even if I was in over my head. Max started off with research on the discrepancy among regulations in states with legal cannabis: https://t.co/wM4sQ5g2Zh

Mar 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 7,389 followers View post →
Altamiro Bottino
@BottinoAltamiro · X

Study examines current state regulations, public health risks of growing medicinal and recreational marijuana market https://t.co/S0d5bm0Sy4 https://t.co/vrcqaCj5mY https://t.co/A7oGK6GJOR

Dec 10, 2022 · 93 followers View post →
420-420
@textVIPto420420 · X

RT @M2_ORG: Did you know Environmental Health Perspectives released a journal article on cannabis contaminants? Check it out: https://…

Dec 2, 2022 · 1 share · 61,944 followers View post →
Marijuana Matters
@M2_ORG · X

Did you know Environmental Health Perspectives released a journal article on cannabis contaminants? Check it out: https://t.co/vlmOU380pX https://t.co/qejvuneuTc

Dec 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 855 followers View post →
Rob
@caberc65 · X

RT @EHPonline: CORRECTED TWEET: NEW: The federally illegal status of #cannabis precludes unified regulatory guidelines for contaminants in…

Oct 11, 2022 · 4 shares · 531 followers View post →
UNC CEMALB
@UNCCEMALB · X

RT @EHPonline: #ICYMI... NEW RESEARCH: Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications in Public Health. R…

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 116 followers View post →
UNC CiTEM
@UNCCiTEM · X

RT @EHPonline: #ICYMI... NEW RESEARCH: Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications in Public Health. R…

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 66 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI... NEW RESEARCH: Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications in Public Health. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/57SVe7HDkF @ASU @Leung_Lab @ClipLaboratory

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 10,762 followers View post →
Steven Schain
@smschain · X

Federal Marijuana prohibition puts patients at risk of consuming contaminated products, Study finds. #SupportTheIndustry https://t.co/96YPsx1IHR

Oct 3, 2022 · 146 followers View post →
JustMe Vietnam Veteran
@StormyVNV · X

RT @EHPonline: CORRECTED TWEET: NEW: The federally illegal status of #cannabis precludes unified regulatory guidelines for contaminants in…

Sep 30, 2022 · 4 shares · 35,665 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications for Public Health ➡️ https://t.co/8QrKPXrrps @ASU @Leung_Lab @ClipLaboratory

Sep 26, 2022 · 1 like · 10,762 followers View post →
Emily Copeland
@EmilySCN · X

RT @Leung_Lab: Very excited to announce our latest study, "Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications…

Sep 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 891 followers View post →
Fede Moncada
@FeDeMoncada · X

RT @EHPonline: CORRECTED TWEET: NEW: The federally illegal status of #cannabis precludes unified regulatory guidelines for contaminants in…

Sep 14, 2022 · 4 shares · 141 followers View post →
Mark Plackett ♻
@MarkPlackett1 · X

RT @EHPonline: NEW RESEARCH: Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications in Public Health. Read the ar…

Sep 14, 2022 · 1 share · 5,805 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW RESEARCH: Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications in Public Health. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/tJIIryc7xl @asunews @Leung_Lab @ClipLaboratory

Sep 14, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 10,762 followers View post →
Guillermo Repetto -Toxicologia Fundamental 5ed.
@grepettok · X

RT @EHPonline: CORRECTED TWEET: NEW: The federally illegal status of #cannabis precludes unified regulatory guidelines for contaminants in…

Sep 14, 2022 · 4 shares · 601 followers View post →
Arizona State University Research
@ASUResearch · X

RT @Leung_Lab: Very excited to announce our latest study, "Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications…

Sep 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 11,835 followers View post →
Maxwell C. K. Leung, Ph.D.
@Leung_Lab · X

Very excited to announce our latest study, "Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications for Public Health", in this month's issue of Environmental Health Perspectives! @EHPonline @ASUResearch @asu_smns https://t.co/BZcNyQfzwM https://t.co/ZCSIXMrqwo

Sep 14, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 229 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

CORRECTED TWEET: NEW: The federally illegal status of #cannabis precludes unified regulatory guidelines for contaminants in cannabis products. Jameson et al. examined the current landscape of state regs with an eye toward protecting consumers ➡️ https://t.co/yEM683NpkW @Leung_Lab https://t.co/12i4LCRB0K

Sep 14, 2022 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 10,762 followers View post →
ASU School of Mathematical & Natural Sciences
@asu_smns · X

RT @vernon_morris: Excited 2 report new papers from @asu_smns "Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implicat…

Aug 1, 2022 · 1 share · 97 followers View post →
Vernon R Morris
@vernon_morris · X

Excited 2 report new papers from @asu_smns "Comparison of State-Level Regulations for Cannabis Contaminants and Implications in Public Health"- J. Environ. Health Perspectives & "Increases in Trifluoroacetate Concentrations in Surface Waters over Two Decades"- ES&T @Leung_Lab

Aug 1, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 994 followers View post →