Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Helene Langevin recently pointed out that the abundance of federally funded research on cannabis has “narrowly focused on the potential harms” of THC.
"There is growing interest among health care providers and the public in understanding the potential therapeutic uses of cannabis-related products," Langevin said. "But that interest must be matched by research that can deepen our knowledge and inform health decisions."
The fact that marijuana still remains a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is the main barrier that’s hindered studies, Langevin pointed out. "Research on cannabinoids is fraught with hurdles," she continued.
