Federal Weed Identification Techniques and the Medical Marijuana Fiasco

The classification of cannabis remains a highly contentious issue and one that has caused problems for governments across the world for many years.

One of the most compelling arguments for the legalization of cannabis is for medical use, as there is some scientific evidence that suggests the drug may be useful in alleviating pain caused by a wide range of conditions. Evidence shows that it reduces the side effects of chemotherapy treatment, for example. (1)

Using cannabis for medical purposes does however remain “inconclusive”, and the complex nature of the substances found in the plant makes it difficult for medical research to clarify the efficiency or safety of using marijuana for medical uses.

The ‘confusion’ of medical marijuana certainly surfaced in the U.S. federal system in the 70s, when, in 1978, Robert Randall sued the federal government for arresting him for using cigarettes to treat his glaucoma. According to Wikipedia, the judge ruled that Randall needed cannabis for medical purposes, and as a result of this ruling the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a cannabis farm at the Read more…

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