Cannabis has relatively few safety risks compared to conventional medications. While it has potential side effects like other medications, cannabis poses very low risks of overdose or death. There have been thousands of scientific studies conducted on cannabis, demonstrating its medical applications and relatively safe side effect profile. While not FDA approved, cannabis has a long established safety record based on human use over thousands of years.

1. Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Relatively Safety Compared To Conventional Therapeutics Paul Armentano Deputy Director NORML, NORML Foundation April 23, 2011 40 th Annual National NORML Conference Denver, CO