OpinionJuly 8, 2024
Marijuana’s New Legal Status Must Spark More Research
While most Americans enjoy access to marijuana, barriers to research and knowledge expansion persist—with dangerous consequences. Unlimited research access is needed
Joerg Leheste is a neuroscientist, associate professor and vice chair of the biomedical sciences department at New York Tech’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM). He is also the associate director of the school’s master’s in biomedical sciences program and the founder and director of its health policy education and research initiative.
Marijuana’s New Legal Status Must Spark More Research
While most Americans enjoy access to marijuana, barriers to research and knowledge expansion persist—with dangerous consequences. Unlimited research access is needed