Results of 60 scientific research studies conducted between 1990 and 2014 that examine the impact of medical marijuana on various medical and mental health conditions.
NIH Research on Marijuana and Cannabinoids
Details federal research, funded at more than $100 million per year, on the health benefits of medical cannabis.
Marijuana as Medicine
Recent information from the federal government on medical uses of cannabis
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Do Medical Marijuana Laws Reduce Addiction and Deaths Related to Pain Killers?
Report from the prestigious RAND Corporation research organization.
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After Medical Marijuana Legalized, Medicare Prescriptions Drop For Many Drugs
National Public Radio story discussing a study in the prestigious Health Affairs academic journal.
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Opioid Use Lower In States That Eased Marijuana Laws
New research suggests medical marijuana can reduce the opioid drug epidemic ravaging the United States.
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Policy Issues
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Is cannabis treatment regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
No. But the FDA has approved two medications that contain cannabinoids, the major chemical in medical marijuana.
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Have other states legalized the use of medical cannabis?
Yes. Currently 28 states and the District of Columbia allow marijuana use for medical purposes.
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Have other countries legalized the use of medical cannabis?
Yes. Canada, Israel, Germany, Finland, and Italy are among the growing number of nations that permit medical marijuana.
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Can I smoke marijuana ?
In March 2019, Smoking medical marijuana became legal in Florida through Senate Bill 182.
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Can I grow my own marijuana ?
Growing marijuana is still prohibited by Florida law.
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