Zach DeStefano: The science of cannabis

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Zachary DeStefano, a recent political science graduate of the University of Vermont. He has written and provided research assistance for the nonprofit Protect our Wildlife.
Sentiment from President Ronald Reagan’s propagandistic campaign against marijuana is still persistent in the U.S. – even in Vermont. It is unsurprising that anti-cannabis advocacy groups continue to use the outdated rhetoric to support unscientific claims.
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