How about "POT researchers try to prove POT is Beneficial."
That is probably closer to the truth.
While we're at it.
"Gay researchers try to prove that "Gay" is Normal!"
"Global Warming Researchers try to Prove Global Warming is true!"
How about, it doesn’t take much to make a drug warrior go bananas! ROTFLOL
>> How about “POT researchers try to prove POT is Beneficial.”
POT opponent tries to prove POT not beneficial.
Your arguments are stylistically no different than what you’re opposing.