Weed dealers don’t put fentanyl in cannabis

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A news story published by WCAX Nov. 21 said that Brattleboro police are warning Vermonters that “fentanyl-laced marijuana” has been found in our region, and that it caused one person to overdose Saturday. The next day, similar reports were published by the Brattleboro Reformer and MyNBC5.

I felt an immediate need to address this headline, its potential consequences on public health and its negative impact on cannabis legalization.

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Fentanyl is far more expensive per gram than cannabis — and a grower gains nothing by killing their customers.

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The truth is, fentanyl-laced weed is a myth and a frequent scare tactic used by law enforcement. Fentanyl is far more expensive per gram than cannabis — and a grower gains nothing by killing their customers. It’s just bad business, don’t you think?

Buzzfeed called the fentanyl-laced cannabis myth “the hardiest urban legend of the U.S. overdose crisis,” a well-deserved title for a fallacy routinely perpetuated by state and federal officials, shared constantly by law enforcement and amplified regularly via local news.

This myth has been debunked on Snopes and addressed by a number of larger news and advocacy organizations, including High Times, Forbes and Filter Mag.

In the case of this local news story published Nov. 21, the patient told police they “hadn’t taken any opiates, only smoked marijuana,” a claim that sounds dubious at best. The police claim that the pot tested positive for fentanyl, but a great deal more context and information is needed to verify that fentanyl was intentionally added to a batch of cannabis before it was distributed to buyers.

While we’re endlessly grateful to WCAX for its coverage of the Vet’s Day Cannabis Giveaway, we also want to encourage all local media outlets to at the very least provide some context when republishing a scare-tactic bulletin from local police.

This careless approach contributes to misinformation about cannabis and sets back our efforts to educate the general public, who may not have as much understanding about the complexities and nuances of the relationships between law enforcement, the war on drugs and the consequences for Vermonters.

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[Kingdiamond]

Propaganda BS.

[Wild Bill]

Just like people give cannabis gummies to kids at Halloween. Maybe they need more testing. 😂

 

Edited December 8, 2021 by Wild Bill

[ReedLarc]

I think they just really need more testing. I like marijuana for medical purposes; I have a bit of CBD gummies or oils to have better sleep. I also like food supplements to stay healthy and fulfilled. I don't understand people who are scared to take anything new. I buy sarms to strengthen my bones and gain muscular weight quicker, and I started noticing the progress lately. My job doesn't allow me to attend the gym every day, but try to go there at least 2 times a week. My coach says it's not enough for an aim I want t achieve, but he's also surprised by my intensity and persistence. Hope I'll get fit soon

Edited November 30, 2022 by ReedLarc

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