Reclassification of Marijuana to Schedule III

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Biden administration is moving to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance, which will allow for easier research on its medical benefits. However, the change won't eliminate all restrictions or risks associated with the drug.

Key Points

  • Biden administration is proposing to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance
  • Current Schedule I classification imposes restrictions on studying marijuana
  • Reclassification may lead to more research on medical benefits and risks of cannabis

Pros

  • Easier for researchers to study marijuana
  • May lead to more research on the benefits of cannabis for medical conditions

Cons

  • Restrictions and risks associated with marijuana will not be entirely eliminated
  • Limited number of sources for researchers to obtain cannabis