NOVA · Season 48 · Episode 13

“The Cannabis Question”

Aired Thursday 30 September 2021

NOVA investigates the story of cannabis from the criminalization that has disproportionately harmed communities of color to the latest medical understanding of the plant. What risks does cannabis pose to the developing brain? How much do we know about its potential medical benefits? As cannabis becomes socially accepted and state-legalized, scientists are exploring its long-term health consequences.

S48 E13 discussion