Connect with us

CBD News

Study Reveals the Terms “Marijuana” For “Cannabis” Will Not Boost Legalization Support

Published

on

Study-Reveals-the-Terms-Marijuana-For-Cannabis-Will-Not-Boost-Legalization-Support

Most cannabis advocates think that to gain public acceptance; the drug needs to be referred to as “cannabis’ and not “marijuana.” They believe that the word marijuana has a black history behind it as it was used by anti-drug officials in the 20th century. They want the drug to be called by its scientific name, which sounds more morally acceptable. Cannabis legalization proponents believe that by using the scientific name instead of marijuana, it would boost legalization support.

Study Reveals the Terms “Marijuana” For “Cannabis” Will Not Boost Legalization Support

However, according to recent research, changing the name of the drug from marijuana to cannabis does not, in any way, change the opinion of the average person. The study found out that the public does not draw a distinction between the terms “cannabis” and “marijuana.”

Researchers at the Vanderbilt University, in partnership with YouGov, surveyed 1,600 adults in the United States with the aim of assessing the public attitude towards cannabis vs. marijuana. The team also included the terms “medical cannabis” and “medical marijuana.” The study focused on the public opinion on moral acceptability, legalization, stereotypes of users, perception of harm, and tolerance of drug activities.

50.3% and 50.1% of the interviewees supported cannabis and marijuana legalization, respectively. 34.3% strongly supported cannabis legalization compared to 26% that strongly endorsed marijuana legalization. The study also observed that the support for legalization of the drug increased when the term “medical” was introduced. 44.3% opined that the term cannabis was morally acceptable compared to a close figure of 43.8% that found marijuana being morally acceptable.

The findings of the study show that there is no difference between the two words among the general public. Public opinion on the potential harm of “cannabis” vs. “marijuana” was similar.

“The name used on the drug might not have any influence on the public opinion, but medical cannabis and marijuana use receives more favor and support compared to unspecified uses,” the study report states.

The public is of the opinion of medical legalization of medical use of the drug and less bothered by the naming of the drug.

Denis is one of the most experienced researchers for reviews we have with years of experience in writing about CBD products. He will be one of the most viewed authors due to his own thrill in sharing what he is learning about cannabidiol and supplement use. With a goal of providing clarity within the budding CBD oil industry, Denis will be spending much of the year going through a catalogue of cannabis oil companies in the near future.

Continue Reading

Ultimate CBD Guide


Disclaimer

ultimate-cbd-products-company-guidepopular-cbd-health-benefits best-cannabidiol-guide-resources hemp guide

TimesofCBD is the most active daily CBD news publication featuring the latest cannabis industry stories and marijuana market trends. As the leader in CBD-centric content curation, we invite all readers to come for the headlines and stay for the insights. Quality is the top priority when presenting user guides, analyzing product reviews and reporting fact-checked news announcements. All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Disclaimer.

Got news? Email contact@timesofcbd.com

Copyright © 2020 TimesofCBD.com | Latest CBD News, Cannabis Guides and Marijuana Trends
Note: Always seek real additional medical advice and consultation with a professional healthcare practitioner before considering any CBD. No statements found on this website have underwent Food and Drug Administration evaluation. The efficacy of any products or claims made have never been approved by the FDA either. No products shall ever be intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or prevent any ailment.