What Do I Need to Know about Marijuana?

Mahmoud A. ElSohly, PhD, is a pharmacologist known for his work on marijuana. He is professor of pharmaceutics in the school of pharmacy at the University of Mississippi where he directs the Marijuana Project, which grows pharmaceutical-grade marijuana for research. He is an expert in the processing, testing, and detection of drugs of abuse. Key Points Standard manufacturing conditions Sinsemilla and potency Rigorous scientific data missing Side-effects of marijuana Increase in potency parallels increase in ER admissions over time Next Up: Dr. Huestis on More on Executive Function