The history of humanity’s relationship with cannabis is a long and complicated one, and political interests have prevented us from undertaking research vital to understanding one of earth’s most beneficial and complex plants.
The ideological, financial, and political nuances that transformed medicine into a tool of oppression still affect today’s legal industry. This talk will cover how the weaponization of cannabis has influenced the chemical makeup of the plant, the tools available for making educated consumption choices, and ways to ensure current and future regulations don’t stifle progress in cannabis science.