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Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what's at stake

Summary by Medical Xpress
Medical marijuana could soon be reclassified into a medical category that includes prescription drugs like Tylenol with codeine, ketamine and anabolic steroids.

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On December 18, Donald Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana within the federal substance control system, moving it from a higher risk category to another category that recognizes accepted medical uses and a lower level of danger. The measure went almost unnoticed in the midst of the intense beginning of 2026, marked by the invasion of Venezuela by the United States. However, the impact of the plant’s changing category could be…

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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