FDA Approves Syndros, Marijuana In Liquid Form — But Is It More Effective Than Pills?
First marijuana pills, now a drink: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved the liquid version of dronabinol, which is essentially a man-made version of the substance's main ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). And now that THC is available in pill and liquid form, some are hoping that we're finally on our way toward universal medical marijuana use.
Per the FDA's approval earlier this month, Syndros is classified under the Controlled Substances Act as Schedule III, indicating accepted medical use and low to moderate potential for abuse, likely because it won’t give users the same high as the plant form. Still, it could help people suffering from a variety of chronic ailments, like cancer and multiple sclerosis, to experience some (legal) relief.
Medical marijuana is now legal to take in pill and liquid form. Photo Courtesy of Pixabay
But is it too soon to celebrate? Popular Science reported that despite its name, liquid marijuana lacks many...
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