“We feel it is absolutely imperative to not only present the current state of affairs, but also propose the development of the scientific research program within the paradigm of evidence-based medicine,” Professor Victor Novack, the guest editor of the special issue, said in a press release.
Medical cannabis has been a controversial topic. While the plant has been used for centuries in pain relief, as a sleep aid and for other medical purposes, those urging caution say the risk of cannabinoids may outweigh the benefits .