The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is known for funding research on the effects of drugs, including cannabis, on the human body. Claims have recently circulated online suggesting that a “federal study” is offering large weekly payments to participants for consuming cannabis.
According to these viral reports, the research is said to be conducted across multiple facilities in the United States, aiming to evaluate whether cannabis can help reduce stress and related disorders while allowing individuals to maintain normal daily functioning.
The claim further suggests that participants would stay in a controlled facility for up to six months, performing routine activities such as reading, watching TV, and completing basic tasks, all while being monitored by medical professionals.
While it is true that clinical studies involving cannabis do exist in both the United States and Canada, they are typically:
Highly regulated
Selective in participant criteria
Much lower in compensation
