Cannabis by the Numbers

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This installment focuses on cannabidiol (CBD) in pets. Did you know that the number of phone calls to the ASPCA Animal Control regarding cannabis ingestion by pets rose 765% from 2018 to 2019?

Cannabis by the Numbers, July 2023

This installment focuses on cannabidiol (CBD) in pets. Did you know that the number of phone calls to the ASPCA Animal Control regarding cannabis ingestion by pets rose 765% from 2018 to 2019? Discover more fascinating facts in this installment of Cannabis by the Numbers, July 2023.

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