Barr and Sabet Warn Against Marijuana Rescheduling Over Health Risks
Former Trump-era Attorney General William Barr and anti-legalization advocate Kevin Sabet publish a Washington Post op-ed arguing marijuana has horrific health risks, offers no proven medical value, and should not be rescheduled; the piece comes as the DEA weighs broader rescheduling amid testimony on medical benefits, even as a 2023 HHS analysis acknowledged some medical value. Opponents warn that rescheduling could unlock tax deductions under 280E and boost industry marketing, while lawsuits continue challenging the process.
