As New Jersey inches toward legalizing adult-use cannabis, a state university has launched a group aimed at helping lawmakers and towns grapple with the implications of marijuana legalization.
William Paterson University has established a Cannabis Institute, made up of professors and staff, to provide both scientific and economic information on marijuana, opioids and other drugs, according to the school.
“The possible legalization of marijuana in New Jersey has significant public policy, economic and public health implications that require in-depth research and analysis,” says Richard Helldobler, president of William Paterson University. “We formed this institute so that our highly qualified faculty who study cannabis and other related topics can serve as a resource to help inform policy and practice based on their research and expertise, and to serve as an incubator for collaborative research projects and curriculum.”
