The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (US HHS). SAMHSA is charged with improving the quality and availability of treatment and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and the cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses. The Administrator of SAMHSA reports directly to the Secretary of the US HHS.
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PTTC NCO - Webinar - CBD - Potential Harms, Side Effects, and Unknowns
(August 8, 2023) - Summary
Federal health officials raised concerns over hemp cannabinoid products, including impurities; inadequate labeling and oversight; and health risks which could be pronounced in some populations.
The Week Ahead
(August 7, 2023)
Federal substance abuse regulators planned to promote concerns about CBD, Ecology staff prepared to accredit private labs, and the WSLCB revealed 2024 request legislation proposals.