US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
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US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug

Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral

What Happened

The United States reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, reducing federal restrictions. The Department of Justice clarified this does not legalize recreational or medical marijuana federally. The change allows expanded research on marijuana's safety and efficacy, addressing advocates' concerns about disproportionate arrests and providing patients better medical care.

Key Entities

United StatesDepartment of JusticeSchedule ISchedule IIITodd BlancheMedical marijuana

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