The Uncertain Impact Cannabis Has On COVID-19 Highlights Need For Rescheduling

[Nevilledog]

https://hightimes.com/health/uncertain-impact-cannabis-has-covid-19-highlights-need-rescheduling/


The Schedule I status of marijuana stunts America’s ability to contribute to worldwide cannabis research. In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, these limitations became that much more apparent.

Today, much of the world remains in the dark when it comes to understanding cannabis, according to Dr. Laszlo Mechtler, Medical Director of the Dent Neurological Institute in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Mechtler told High Times that most people, at best, have a rudimentary understanding of the plant and its benefits.

The medical professional, whose roles include chief of neuro-oncology at the Roswell Park Center Institute, credits media outlets like High Times for disseminating information. However, he said that a lack of research prohibits a robust flow of information to the public.

”It is my opinion that much of this lack of understanding stems from the lack of research that has been done on cannabis, which is rooted in marijuana’s classification as a Schedule I controlled substance by the federal government,” said Dr. Mechtler.

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[GulfCoast66]

1. Come on, man! We all want legal pot, even those of us who have never and will never use it.

But to tie it into research on COVID-19! Jumping the Shark.

Tying articles from High Times to the serious fight against Covid is counter productive. We are trying to prevent a spreading pandemic and defeat a fascist president and you post this? Sends me the message that no matter what is going on the most important thing...Weed!

Keep your priorities straight. You have already won this debate and the losers just don’t know it yet. Don’t lean too far over the handle bars.

[canetoad]

2. Time

For a joint and contemplation of that post.