Weeded out: The importance, and current lack, of marijuana research

In this week’s episode, Stephen Shepherd talks about some factors blocking marijuana research from happening in New York state and in the United States.

In The D.O.’s biweekly science podcast, Orange STEM, Stephen Shepherd, a Syracuse University graduate student studying chemistry and forensic science, explores science topics with guests relating to science news affecting the university and nearby areas.

Links:

• Attorney General Sessions blocks progress on cannabis research
• Medical marijuana advances, but not recreational
• DOJ vs. DEA on marijuana research
• “Adam Ruins Everything” exposing pot (and related commentary)
• DEA Drug Schedules
• CSU Pueblo Institute of Cannabis Research
• North Michigan marijuana degree
• Academic classes based around marijuana
• UC San Diego Medical Cannabis Research
• US Cannabis Laws (up to date)