Marijuana Use: Reclassification To Further Scientific Study Of The Drug Suggested
Marijuana use in medicine is now a growing study. However, the classification of marijuana as a schedule 1 drug which means that there is no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse is hindering further study of the drug and its medical use. A report released on January 12 by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine calls for expanding research on cannabis and its chemical components called cannabinoids.
There is much to be learned from the study of marijuana and its potential as a drug in the use of treating illnesses. The report recommends reclassifying the schedule 1 study so researchers can have better access to cannabis, making it easier to study. The recommendation from the 16-member committee that authored the report comes at a time where marijuana is more widely accepted.
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