11 years ago
Politics of Cannabis Act as Barrier to Scientific Research, Scientists Say
Scientists say they are frustrated that the federal government has not made any efforts to speed the process of research. While 20 states and the District have made medical marijuana legal — in Colorado and Washington state the drug is also legal for recreational use — it remains among the most tightly controlled substances under federal law. For scientists, that means extra steps to obtain, transport and secure the drug — delays that slow down research by months or even years. Despite the...
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