Published 16 days ago

Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide

The US Department of Justice recommended reclassifying cannabis to "schedule three" like ketamine and some anabolic steroids, indicating lower dependence potential.
Marijuana currently sits in the highest abuse potential category, "schedule one", along with heroin and LSD in the US.
President Joe Biden's push for marijuana law review in 2022 led to the expected reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III substance.

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BBC News

US moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous

The federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug alongside heroin and ecstasy.

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana as lower-risk drug

Drug Enforcement Administration seeking to downgrade cannabis from top category to Schedule III, but still short of legalization

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Biden administration takes step to make marijuana use a less serious crime

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday moved to make marijuana use a less serious federal crime, taking a step to reclassify the drug out of a category that includes heroin in a shift that, once completed, would shake up cannabis policy nationwide.

15 days ago·Canada

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The Independent

US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple-effects across the country

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it'll remain controlled substance

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects

16 days ago·United States

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