Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous
Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
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"The Department of Justice is delivering on President Trump's promise to expand Americans' access to medical treatment options."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"Moving it out of that classification allows us to have policy conversations that don't start and end with that definition."
— Morgan Fox , Activist
"This rescheduling action allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing patients with better care and doctors with more reliable information."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"This action recognizes what Americans have long known, cannabis is medicine."
— Michael Bronstein , Activist
"there are many ways to increase our knowledge without giving a..."
— Kevin Sabet , Executive
"the move will also facilitate research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, which he said will provide patients with better care and doctors with more reliable information."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"This rescheduling action allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing patients with better care and doctors with more reliable information."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"This action recognizes what Americans have long known, cannabis is medicine."
— Michael Bronstein , Activist
"Gente que lleva décadas sufriendo un gran dolor."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
Chief executive of Smart Approaches to Marijuana.
President of the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp.
A representative of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Norml).
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
The Trump administration has reclassified FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, reducing federal restrictions and facilitating research into its medicinal applications.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, acknowledging its medical use and lower potential for abuse, while not legalizing it federally.
The Trump administration's acting attorney general Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, placing it in the less strictly regulated Schedule III category.
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a major policy shift long sought by ... .
La Administración de Donald Trump ha reclasificado la marihuana en Estados Unidos, trasladándola del Apartado I —reservado para sustancias sin uso médico reconocido y con alto riesgo de abuso como la heroína— al Apartado III, junto a sustancias como los esteroides y la ketamina.
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