State Marijuana Legalization Aids Research Very Little
State Marijuana Legalization Aids Research Very Little
Recent federal announcements serve as reminders that in the US policy continues to outpace science when it comes to cannabis.
Recent federal announcements serve as reminders that in the US policy continues to outpace science when it comes to cannabis.
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DEA Again Promises to Improve Access to Marijuana for Research
Ashley Yeager | Aug 26, 2019 | 3 min read
After years of stalling, the agency says it plans to provide notice on pending applications from growers—but only after it establishes new regulations for suppliers.
Marijuana Research Still Stymied by Federal Laws
Bob Grant | Jan 23, 2017 | 5 min read
US scientists continue to have a hard time getting funding to study the health impacts of the drug. But cannabis research in Canada—where medical marijuana is legal nationwide—is different story.
Obama Administration Eases Marijuana Research Requirements
Amanda B. Keener | Jun 29, 2015 | 1 min read
Scientists wishing to study marijuana’s health effects may now forgo a review by Public Health Services.
NIDA Weighs In on Pot
Bob Grant | Jun 9, 2014 | 2 min read
Addiction is one among many potential adverse effects of the increasingly popular drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.