Table 3 Mandated types of warnings compared to the types of warnings recommended by cannabis experts and types of warnings receommended by a group of cannabis users
From: Government-mandated warnings on cannabis legally sold for recreational use
| Type of mandated warning | Number of U.S. states mandating 2020 | Expert recommended 2013a | User recommended 2016b |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negative physical and mental health | 6 | yes | yes |
| Harm to youths or fetuses | 5 | yes | no |
| Risks related to driving or operating machinery | 6 | yes | yes |
| Risks of habit formation leading to overuse | 4 | yes | yes |
| Risks relating to over-use relating to single use | 3 | no | no |
| Greater risks for adolescents and youths | 0 | yes | yes |
| Secondary smoke is harmful | 0 | no | no |
| Risk of lasting effects from one use | 0 | no | no |
| Risks of cannabis topicals | 0 | no | no |