U.S. cannabis shoppers face market flush with illegal weed
- Posted on February 5, 2025
- By NPR
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U.S. cannabis shoppers face market flush with illegal weed
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In much of the U.S., illegal cannabis outcompetes legal weed sold in licensed shops. For consumers, it can be difficult to find regulated cannabis — but there are tips on how to do that.