Dazed and Confused: The Myths and Realities of the use of Cannabis in Today's Medicine.
The use of cannabis as a recreational and medical drug is plagued with controversy. While some states in the US have voted and approved the recreational use of it, marijuana still remains a crime at a Federal level. Even though research has shown both positive and negative effects of cannabis, the support of its use is at an all time high -- pun intended! With the passage of Proposition 64 legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in California last November, it seemed timely to hear about research surrounding this issue. The Howell Foundation hosted Drs. Susan Tapert and Igor Grant in May, with the objective of discussing the good, the bad, the myths and the realities of cannabis. The first question to be asked is if the use of marijuana is bad or good for you. According to research conducted by Dr. Tapert, in young adults, not good. Dr. Tapert became interested in addictive behavior research as an undergraduate at University of Washington. Her f...