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DEA could reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category – a drug policy expert weighs the pros and cons

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The Drug Enforcement Administration announced in early 2024 that it would act on President Joe Biden ’s call to reclassify marijuana .

The move would move marijuana from the tightly controlled Schedule I category that it has been in since 1970 to the less restrictive Schedule III status of the Controlled Substances Act .

The news drew strong reactions from critics, including 25 Republican lawmakers.

Those opposed to rescheduling cite possible health risks associated with marijuana consumption.

Heavy use is linked to an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.

There is also good evidence that marijuana can help treat Lou Gehrig’s disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS ), glaucoma, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, migraine, post-traumatic stress disorder and Tourette syndrome.

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