US DEA plans to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.

The US Drug Enforcement Administration plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in US drug policy. Currently classified as a "Schedule I" drug, the DEA's decision to reclassify cannabis to Schedule III would recognize its medical uses and acknowledge its lower potential for abuse compared to other Schedule I drugs. The reclassification would still not legalize marijuana for recreational use.

April 30, 2024
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