Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind

Researchers are anxiously awaiting government action on rescheduling cannabis.

By: Omayma Alshaarawy, Michigan State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 16, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Omayma Alshaarawy, Michigan State University

Have you been to a licensed cannabis dispensary lately?

My team and I often visit them in the Greater Lansing area to invite cannabis users to participate in our studies. As soon as we walk in, we are met with a dazzling array of products: high-potency vape cartridges, gourmet gummies, premium marijuana flowers and more.

This broad array of choice is common in Michigan, a state where …

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