Our Mission
The CU Center for Research and Education Addressing Cannabis and Health (CU REACH) is a rigorous, multidisciplinary center that is devoted to the development of evidence based knowledge regarding the effects ofÌýCannabis.Ìý The ultimate objective of our research is to provide empiricalÌýdata that will improve lives, in particular the lives of those who suffer from disease states that may be alleviated byÌýCannabis. Center faculty are diverse, examining the effects ofÌý°ä²¹²Ô²Ô²¹²ú¾±²õÌýat the genetic, molecular, neural, behavioral, and dynamic social systems levels of analysis.Ìý You can learn more by reading our academic futures white paper here.
Specific research questions are:
- °ä²¹²ÔÌý°ä²¹²Ô²Ô²¹²ú¾±²õÌýplay a positive role in solving the opiate epidemic?
- ±õ²õÌý°ä²¹²Ô²Ô²¹²ú¾±²õÌýan effect approach to pain management?Ìý And if so, in what forms and what doses?
- What is the impact ofÌý°ä²¹²Ô²Ô²¹²ú¾±²õÌýuse in individuals with PTSD and other psychological disorders?
- How is information aboutÌý°ä²¹²Ô²Ô²¹²ú¾±²õÌýspread through social systems?Ìý
- Deep characterization of cannabinoids andÌýCannabisÌýplant genetics
- Understand the risks and side effects ofÌýCannabis -Ìý which routes of administration, combination of cannabinoids, and doses are least risky?
