Marijuana has come a long way since it was first illegalized nearly a century ago and since it was first made legal within the past few decades by more and more states. The relatively recent legalization of marijuana, both medically and recreationally, has allowed the plant to be legally studied much easier. The future for marijuana is bright, and here at Cannaleaf Health, we foresee many advancements in cannabis technology and new ways to use the plant. We wanted to talk about some of the potentials for marijuana in the future.
Legalization at the Federal Level Would Spur More Research
Even though the number of researchers looking into the different medicinal properties of marijuana has increased in recent years, the fact that cannabis is still a schedule one narcotic at the federal level still holds back much more research that can be done. It can be difficult to receive permission to move forward with any research project that involves a scheduled drug, but it is even more so when you’re trying to research a schedule one drug. Should the federal government ever remove marijuana from the list of schedule one drugs, we think it is a fair assumption that a flood of research will follow.
Marijuana May Be Able to Treat Many More Ailments
There are already a great many conditions marijuana can help treat, but there are still potentially many more conditions and ailments that can be treated using medicinal cannabis. Medical marijuana is primarily used as a pain reliever, and there are a lot of people suffering from tremendous pain out there, so this news will be welcomed by many.
So Much More Needs to Be Understood About Exactly How Cannabis Treats Symptoms and Pains
Of course, there’s already been a bit of research on how marijuana affects the body and why it provides us with the effects that it does, but there’s still much more that needs to be understood. Figuring out exactly which parts of the body cannabis affects and how it affects those parts will help us understand how better to prescribe and manage the usage of medical cannabis. The more legal medical cannabis is, the easier it will be to study. We expect we will come to understand the wondrous marijuana plant much better in the coming decades.
Stay on the Forefront of Advancements in the Fields of Medical Cannabis
The modern world is a fast-moving one, and research is constantly fueling innovations in existing industries. The cannabis industry is no exception. It can be difficult to stay on top of everything that is happening and what the latest innovations are regarding cannabis, but not when you consult with a medical cannabis expert in Maryland. At Cannaleaf Health, we’re very curious to see what the future has in store for the medical cannabis industry. We’re always reading up on the latest research being conducted within the industry, so we can help you see what’s coming up around the bend. If you have any questions, you should reach out to us at (443-800-0670).
