Why It’s So Hard for Scientists to Study Medical Marijuana

The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 placed marijuana in the most restrictive use category, Schedule I, deeming it a drug with no medicinal value and high potential for abuse. To do clinical research with marijuana, you need a DEA license, and you need to get your study approved by the FDA. MPP is asking you to contact your representative in Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act.