"The Department of Justice clarified that the change does not legalise recreational or medical marijuana under federal law, but it does move certain marijuana products from the Schedule I category to the less restrictive Schedule III."
"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, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said."
"Advocates of looser restrictions have long argued that placing marijuana in the same category of highly addictive drugs as heroin has led to disproportionate rates of arrest and incarceration."
"Once the focus of law enforcement efforts that swept millions of people into the US criminal justice system, marijuana has gradually seen more mainstream acceptance in recent years."
The U.S. is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, indicating a shift towards legalization and reduced penalization. This change allows for more research on marijuana's safety and efficacy, improving patient care. Advocates argue that previous classifications led to disproportionate arrests and highlight the medical benefits of marijuana. The reclassification process is being expedited, with hearings scheduled for June. This move follows a broader trend of increasing acceptance of marijuana in society, supported by recent executive actions from both the Trump and Biden administrations.
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