NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – THC edibles have grown in popularity in New Orleans in recent years. Now, a new, more potent form of the substance has some people saying it made them sick.
One local store is even warning its customers about the product.
“People come in and they are like, ‘hey this made me high for a couple of days.’ And we say, ‘yea, they should have told you about that,’” said Jeffrey Wells, store manager at Simply Cannabis.
In the last few months, Wells said more people have reported that certain edibles made them feel sick for several days, many claiming they were not warned in advance.
“Like you still have to function. There are still things to do during the day,” he said.
The product in question is THCp, now being sold at gas stations, smoke shops, and other retailers around the New Orleans area.
According to several hemp store operators, THCp is a relatively new and not well-known cannabinoid. It is said to be up to 33 times more potent than regular THC.
That high potency is what some believe is causing prolonged and intense side effects, including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and extreme drowsiness.
“Having the chance of it lasting two days at a time. Two or three days in length. So, it is a lot stronger, and usually in our shop comes with a warning. A disclaimer at least. Like, ‘hey, if you’re not used to this or if you’re not a strong user, or in chronic pain we usually don’t recommend it,’” Wells said.
One woman, who did not want to be identified, said her experience with THCp is not something she wants to repeat.
“I definitely felt dizzy for the full three days. It really took until day two until I was able to leave my bed. Cause really, I was bed locked other than that,” she said. “I wasted a weekend, and I cannot get that back.”
According to one manufacturer, Frosty, the FDA has not evaluated THCp. Simply Cannabis claims to be the only supplier in the area currently issuing a warning to customers.
Wells believes the reason THCp is being made and sold is to circumvent Louisiana’s strict THC laws.
“The new law limit, about five milligrams, people still need an alternative for stronger stuff. People who are in chronic pain, or need help with sleep, or things like that really want a strong alternative. They do go to this, but we usually only recommend it for those things,” he said.
What concerns Wells is that many other stores are not warning customers about what they’re consuming.
“Just please be careful with this. People can have a bad time. Just warn people that this is a lot stronger, and not the THC that they are used to. They need to start off usually a lot smaller,” he said.
The woman who spoke with us said she believes Louisiana should legalize marijuana so that products like THCp can be more tightly regulated.
“I think that it’s just leading people astray, really. It’s definitely creating a lot more confusion,” she said.
Several stores advise that if you begin to feel negative side effects, it’s best to stay calm, rest, drink plenty of water, and wait it out.
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