"Federal Officials and 12 States Push for Marijuana Rescheduling"
TL;DR
Federal scientists have recommended removing marijuana from the most restrictive category of drugs, citing its potential medical benefits and lower risk compared to other controlled substances. The 250-page scientific review, obtained through a lawsuit, suggests reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug, based on findings that it has therapeutic uses for conditions like anorexia and pain, and does not produce serious outcomes compared to drugs in Schedules I or II. The recommendation is being considered by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with potential implications for federal drug policy and the marijuana industry.
Topics:nationhealth-and-science#decriminalization#drug-classification#federal-scientists#health-and-science#marijuana#medical-use
- Federal Scientists Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana The New York Times
- Colorado’s attorney general leads call for DEA to reschedule marijuana The Denver Post
- Drug Enforcement Administration Signals Intent to Reschedule Marijuana JD Supra
- Colorado, 11 other states ask feds to reclassify cannabis CBS Colardo
- Colorado atttorney general signs onto letter favoring marijuana rescheduling coloradopolitics.com
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