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No changes are expected to the medical marijuana programs now licensed in 38 states or the legal recreational cannabis markets in 23 states, but it's unlikely they would meet the federal ...
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is gearing up to reclassify marijuana in the US as a less dangerous drug, according to new reports, and cannabis company CEOs say the move has been a long ...
The U.S. pot sector could see an influx of medical research funding from healthcare investors amid renewed interest from pharmaceutical firms, should a proposal to reclassify cannabis as a lower ...
The proposed reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III could usher in transformative changes. It would pave the way for advanced research, facilitate the development of safe and effective treatments for chronic and hard-to-treat conditions, and significantly improve the quality of life for patients.
The policy for US Navy recruits was adjusted to allow positive urinalysis tests for cannabis during boot camp to be non-disqualifying. [5] U.S. Customs and Border Protection adjusted its scope of cannabis use to consider only the prior 90 days' admitted use when hiring, instead of the prior standard of several years. [6]
A cannabis plant grow room in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' Great Smoky Cannabis Co. dispensary in Cherokee, North Carolina. April 20, 2024. Marijuana is not legal for recreational use in N.C.
The reclassification of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) seeks to address its current designation as a Schedule I substance, a category reserved for drugs with high abuse potential, no accepted medical use, and a lack of safety under medical supervision. This classification contradicts modern scientific and medical understanding.
A chemical in marijuana, THC, triggers brain cells to release the chemical dopamine. Dopamine creates good feelings — for a short time. Here's the thing: Once dopamine starts flowing, a user feels the urge to smoke marijuana again, and then again, and then again. Repeated use could lead to addiction, and addiction is a brain disease.