US DEA Proposes Marijuana Reclassification

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is planning to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, recognizing the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledging its potential for abuse, according to The Associated Press. If approved, marijuana, currently listed as a Schedule I drug, would be moved to Schedule III, enabling more research and opening the door for pharmaceutical companies to be involved in its sale and distribution. President Joe Biden's administration initiated the review of federal marijuana law in October 2022, and he has also moved to pardon thousands of Americans convicted federally of simple possession of the drug.