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Neuro Research
Researchers have been extracting cannabinoids—chemical compounds found in cannabis—and developing strains of varying strength to test whether they could alleviate chronic pain and treat or mitigate the effects of ailments such as seizures and other neurological disorders.
But because the federal government still classifies marijuana as a drug with no medical use, scientists have faced a time-consuming process to obtain pot for research from NIDA. Those who conduct clinical research also need to seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration.