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Outdated Cannabis Regulations Are Holding Back COVID-19 Research

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Researchers at two Oregon universities made waves this week after offering evidence that compounds from cannabis could be a valuable defense against COVID-19 infection. Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) had difficulty entering and infecting human cells in a lab setting. But conducting research on a substance that's strictly monitored in his state, and illegal federally, proved difficult.

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Outdated Cannabis Regulations Are Holding Back COVID-19 Research

We should be exploring all avenues of possible treatment and prevention for COVID-19, but patchwork laws and federal prohibition put up roadblocks.

·New York, United States
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Vice broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, January 17, 2022.
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