While debate about recreational marijuana use continues, researchers are investigating the effectiveness of cannabis for treating pain, spasticity, and a host of other medical problems. In a symposium organized by the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) as part of the 2015 American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting held this week in San Jose, California, world-renowned experts from North America and the U.K. share their perspectives on the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis and explore the emerging science behind it.

Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have explained why marijuana in small doses can cause paranoia, and higher doses that mimic long-term exposure can result in apathetic and emotionally-blunted behavior

ACS reviews the chemistry of marijuana.

Legislation signed Tuesday will allow college and university campuses to possess the drug for legitimate research.

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