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San Francisco's Cannabis Boom Sparks Youth Safety Concerns

8/29/2025

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San Francisco's cannabis market has grown, featuring 55 legal dispensaries and an increase in unregulated CBD products aimed at youth.
A UCSF study links CBD use to heightened anxiety and social issues in developing adolescents.
A California survey found 41% of underage youth purchased cannabis from stores, highlighting regulatory gaps.
Despite a ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products, they are still widely accessible, raising youth safety concerns.
Pediatric health organizations caution against cannabis use in individuals under 21 due to safety concerns.

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Story summary

San Francisco's cannabis market has grown, featuring 55 legal dispensaries and an increase in unregulated CBD products aimed at youth.
A UCSF study links CBD use to heightened anxiety and social issues in developing adolescents.
A California survey found 41% of underage youth purchased cannabis from stores, highlighting regulatory gaps.
Despite a ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products, they are still widely accessible, raising youth safety concerns.
Pediatric health organizations caution against cannabis use in individuals under 21 due to safety concerns.