POLITICSJun 28 · 15:00 UTCTHE HILLRussell Kamer, opinion contributor

Rescheduling marijuana would put politics ahead of science

The Drug Enforcement Administration is considering rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, which would classify cannabis products as having accepted medical use. The article argues this move lacks scientific evidence and criticizes policymakers for prioritizing politics over science.

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