Society of Forensic Toxicologists - Dr. Tom Marcotte - November 2023
At the Society of Forensic Toxicologists meeting in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Tom Marcotte presented his recently published study examining the field sobriety tests and the identification of drivers under the influence of cannabis. The presentation was awarded the best drugs and driving presentation by the Center for the Studies of Law in Action.
Arizona Poison Control Center - cannabis and public safety - Dr. Tom Marcotte - Sept 2023
Dr. Tom Marcotte (CMCR Co-Director) gave a remote presentation to the Arizona Poison Control Center hosted by Arizona State University in September 2023. He discussed the promises and challenges of using cannabis and cannabinoids as medicine, particularly with respect to conducting research in this realm and the impact on public safety.
Challenges to Conducting Medical Cannabis Research - Dr. Igor Grant - April 2023
The UC Office of the President, in partnership with the Department of Cannabis Control, held a California Cannabis Research Briefing on Friday, April 28, 2023. The event brought together California researchers with state agencies and policymakers to highlight research that can inform policy issues relevant to the State and discuss how research can be incorporated into the cannabis policy landscape.
See below presentation by Dr. Igor Grant on "Challenges to Conducting Medical Cannabis Research".
Society of Cannabis Clinicians - Dr. Igor Grant - February 2023
At the February 17, 2023 Society of Cannabis Clinicians' quarterly meeting, Dr. Igor Grant gave an overview of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) discussing past and current studies, the challenges facing cannabis research, and potential future research projects.
Cannabis & Driving: NavNeuro podcast interview with Dr. Tom Marcotte - February 2022
Dr. Tom Marcotte discusses acute effects of cannabis use (THC) on driving performance on the Navigating Neuropsychology (NavNeuro) podcast. Hosts Dr. John Bellone and Dr. Ryan Van Patten discuss the methodology, results and implications of Dr. Marcotte's study on cannabis and driving published in JAMA Psychiatry.