HOLYOKE -- As the industry begins to erupt, research to explain the impact of marijuana physically, emotionally, economically and socially is in its infancy, a void a Somerville firm wants to begin filling.
"One of the most commonly heard statements in the industry is that we need more research," said Dr. Marion McNabb, a physician and CEO and co-founder of the Cannabis Community Care and Research Network ("C3RN"), of Somerville.
"We at 'C3RN' intend to develop mechanisms to engage the community in participatory research to contribute to the evidence base and translate findings into practice," she said in an email Monday.
C3RN announced the plan to do research June 20 with AmeriCann Inc., a company based in Denver, Colorado that Reuters says handles consulting, design, construction and financing for marijuana businesses.
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