Medical marijuana research bill passes in both chambers of Congress

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The Senate unanimously approved a bill allowing medical marijuana research to expand on Wednesday. The bill is the first marijuana-related bill to be approved by both chambers of Congress, as the House unanimously passed the bill in July, Politico reports.

The unanimous votes in both chambers underscore the shift in sentiments about cannabis as the substance becomes increasingly mainstream. A recent Gallup poll found that support for marijuana legalization has maintained a record high of 68 percent since last year. In terms of partisan support, 83 percent of Democrats support legalization. In contrast, Republicans remain split, with 50 percent supporting legislation.

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), will make it easier for scientists to research medical marijuana. It will also protect doctors who discuss medical cannabis with their patients. Marijuana is still considered a Schedule 1 controlled substance, which denotes a high risk for addiction and a lack of medical benefits. While many states have legalized recreational and medical use on a local level, federal law has restricted the bounds of research into the substance's medical potential. Blumenauer told Politico that after decades of working on cannabis reform, "finally the dam is starting to break."

The bill will proceed to the desk of President Biden, who recently pardoned thousands of people convicted of low-level marijuana-related offenses. Biden also instructed the Department of Health and Human Services to review available research on marijuana.

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[Lunabell]

1. This is wonderful!

My wife is a veteran and medical marijuana patient for multiple issues. We spend over $500 a month for her medication which would be free if it were opioids. This is a great signal that eventually, insurance or the VA will pay for it.

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2. ...

IMHO the only reason the "others" passed it is because there's bazillions to be made by them and their donors.

[reymega life]

4. With more gen xers being in politics marijuana will be deschedualized within 5 years.

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6. At

least I lived long enough to see it legalized in three states that I've lived in. It would be great to live long enough to see it deschedulized. I know plenty of people who would helped by that.

[duhneece]

3. This is the best news I've heard today

And maybe the week…. It could result in incredible health results

[MadMike47]

5. Watch the response to this.

All kinds of people, many of them died-in-the-wool Trumpsters, will all of a sudden claim that they're in so much pain that they'll do ANYTHING to relieve it!! Next thing you know, they'll demand that marijuana be legalized as their prescriptions run out. And here's the kicker. I can say this since I'm in my seventies. The longer that takes, the fewer the folks that are against it. The clock is ticking.