Cannabis chemistry: How scientists test pot for potency and safety (w/ Video)

April 22nd, 2014

Marijuana is in the headlines as more and more states legalize it for medicinal use or decriminalize it entirely. In the American Chemical Society's (ACS') newest Reactions video, we explain the chemistry behind marijuana's high, and investigate what scientists are doing to ensure that legalized weed won't send users on a bad trip.

The video is available at http://youtu.be/4ukdUDCE56c

Provided by American Chemical Society