Allow Us to Explain - Cannabis

Cannabis legislation in the United States is a complex and evolving issue. In this episode of Allow Us To Explain, we sit down with ONC's healthcare policy team lead, Rishit, and social issues intern, Natia, to talk about cannabis use and legislation. We talk about medical marijuana, how certain states regulate the cannabis industry, the health benefits and drawbacks of cannabis use, the social implications of cannabis use, and the future of cannabis legislation and policy. Works Cited Buckner, Julia D., et al. "Microaggressions and Cannabis-Related Problems among Black Adults: The Roles of Negative Affect and Cannabis Use Motives." Cognitive Therapy and Research, 24 Apr. 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-023-10375-8. "Know the Negative Effects and Risks of Marijuana Use." SAMHSA, 27 Feb. 2023, www.samhsa.gov/marijuana. "Marijuana Legalization: Risks and Costs." Hazelden Betty Ford, www.hazeldenbettyford.org/recovery-advocacy/marijuana-legalization. Accessed June 2023. Motley, Robert O., et al. "Perceived Racism-Based Police Use of Force and Cannabis Use among Black Emerging Adults." Addictive Behaviors Reports, vol. 15, 19 Apr. 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2022.100430. Railton, David. "What Are the Health Benefits and Risks of Cannabis?" Medical News Today, 22 Feb. 2022, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320984. Silva, Lauren. "Health Benefits of Cannabis, According to Experts." Forbes, 21 June 2023, www.forbes.com/health/body/health-benefits-of-cannabis/. Solomon, Robert. "Racism and Its Effect on Cannabis Research." Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, vol. 5, no. 1, 27 Feb. 2020, pp. 2–5, https://doi.org/10.1089/can.2019.0063.