⚔️ Cannabis vs. Morphine

Is sativa as effective as morphine at reducing pain? Plus, is the White House overstating the impact of rescheduling?

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Brooks Dyroff
May 29, 2024

Happy Wednesday, Cannabis Investors! We asked. You answered. More than 3 in 4 Benzinga readers support cannabis legalization. Here’s how many (or how few) are against it.

Plus, a recent study has found that terpenes from cannabis sativa are as effective as morphine in reducing chemo-induced neuropathic pain.

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Briefly: Is White House drug czar Rahul Gupta a little too bullish on the impact of rescheduling?

So Basically: In a recent interview, Gupta shared his insight on the possible effects of the Biden administration’s move to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.

So Then: In addition to removing "barriers to critical research and perhaps drug development," leading to "more research into the benefits of medical marijuana," rescheduling would "have a historic and long-lasting impact," Gupta said.

So What: Some argue this may be an overstatement. Marijuana Moment's Kyle Jaeger said this was the second time that Gupta "oversimplified the idea of marijuana's potential availability as a prescription drug."

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ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

Briefly: A recent poll showed a significant increase in support for cannabis legalization in Texas.

So Basically: The vast majority of Texans back the legalization or decriminalization of cannabis — including a plurality of Republicans.

So Then: 60% of Texans said they supported full legalization, a 14-point rise since 2015.

So What: This reflects a shift in public opinion consistent with national trends.

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