PHSC 5940 — Cannabis Laws, Standards, and Politics
4 semester hoursGraduateLecture
Examines the evolution of cannabis laws, standards, and politics from ancient times to the present through an interdisciplinary lens. Explores historical state and federal conflicts surrounding medical and adult-use cannabis and analyzes their public health impacts. Discusses current cannabis research, various cannabis strains, cannabinoids, and cannabis-based pharmaceuticals and builds a strong foundation in the legal, regulatory, and operational aspects of cannabis and hemp businesses, focusing on three key considerations: state and local laws, scientific information, and science-based policy. Discusses the public health consequences of unregulated products while identifying distinctions between legal and illegal cannabis products and their abuse potential.