204. Product testing of cannabis and other Drugs | Josh Swider204. Product testing of cannabis and other Drugs | Josh Swider
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Dawn, a prevention specialist noticed brightly colored packing of mushroom products in a smoke shop near a school. She wanted to know what they were selling children. Dawn found Josh Swider who agreed to testing of several products. The results were shocking - the products included a range of chemicals from THC to bath salts. Consumer protections are important for food and all types of drugs, especially when sold legally. Josh began his career in chemistry at Eastern Washington University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and degrees in physics and biology. His quest for a deeper understanding of science led him to graduate school, where he attended the joint doctoral program at the University of California, San Diego, and San Diego State University. Josh saw the problems in the analytical cannabis industry with the lack of analytical research and public understanding associated with it. He wanted to change this, and with his knowledge and passion for the industry, Josh founded the lab with fellow chemist Dave Marelius in 2016. Together they’ve made it InfiniteCAL’s mission to ensure only safe; quality products are allowed to be sold to consumers
1:23:31•20 Nov 2024
The Hidden Dangers in Cannabis and Mushroom Products
Episode Overview
- Brightly coloured mushroom products sold near schools contain dangerous chemicals.
- Accurate lab testing is crucial for consumer protection.
- Mislabelled cannabis products pose significant health risks.
- Josh Swider's lab found contaminants like THC and bath salts in tested products.
- There is a critical need for regulation and vigilance in the cannabis industry.
“If protecting the public is what I'm seen as a bad thing for, or potentially saving someone's life one day, then I'm a whistleblower.”
In this episode of High Truths on Drugs and Addiction, Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with Josh Swider, co-founder of Infinite Cal Lab, to discuss the alarming results of product testing on various cannabis and mushroom products found in a smoke shop near a school. Dawn, a prevention specialist, raised concerns about brightly coloured mushroom products being sold near a school.
Josh's lab tested these products and found shocking results, including the presence of dangerous chemicals like THC, bath salts, and various psychoactive substances. Josh shares his journey from construction to becoming a leading figure in analytical chemistry and his passion for ensuring public safety through rigorous testing. He highlights the importance of consumer protection, especially in the cannabis industry, where contamination and mislabelling are rampant.
This episode sheds light on the critical need for accurate testing and regulation to protect consumers from harmful substances. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that reveals the hidden dangers in seemingly harmless products and underscores the importance of vigilance in product safety.
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