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Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind
- Michigan has a thriving recreational cannabis market, but federal law limits research using real-world products.
- Efforts to move cannabis to Schedule III could ease some research barriers but wouldn't fix all obstacles.
- Researchers report that current supply is mismatched: study-grade cannabis differs from what consumers buy in dispensaries.
- Use of cannabis is prevalent among older adults and pregnant women in Michigan, prompting calls for targeted health studies.
- Regulatory delays outside the U.S. pharmacy system slow approvals for cannabis research.
- The CALM cohort illustrates ongoing efforts to understand cannabis effects on heart health in Michigan.
- Hurdles will remain even after rescheduling due to policy and administrative burdens.
- Federal and state policy patches create a patchwork that narrows study geographic scope.
- Michigan’s health landscape features high rates of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, amplifying the need for robust cannabis research.
- Researchers advocate faster policy changes to expand research access and relevance to communities.
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