Despite a Lack of Science, Most Americans Think Cannabis Has Medical Benefits
According to a survey that will appear in the next issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, a majority of Americans believe cannabis can be used to treat common ailments despite a lack of science. The report used an online survey to ask 16,280 U.S. adults about the risks and benefits of cannabis, seeking to understand how the legalization movement—and the sometimes aggressive claims made by its marketing—affects the public perception of pot.
“They believe things that we have no data…