Health agency advises loosening federal marijuana laws

Health agency advises loosening federal marijuana law

– HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra recommends rescheduling marijuana.

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– Currently, it's classified as a Schedule I drug.

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– HHS suggests making it a Schedule III drug, like ketamine.

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– Senate Democrats support this change to reduce harm.

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– DEA review of the policy change may take months.

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– Rescheduling would ease penalties for possession.

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– It wouldn't legalize marijuana but facilitate research.

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– Seen as a significant step towards ending prohibition.

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