How reclassifying marijuana could reshape the industry | REUTERS

President Trump has announced an executive order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug, effectively easing federal restrictions on the drug. The White House is stressing that this change would make it easier for scientists to study marijuana – especially around its potential to treat chronic pain and other conditions. #trump #health #politics #news #abcnews

President #Trump has signed an executive order to fast-track cannabis' reclassification, allowing the FDA to study its medicinal uses. The order does not legalize nor sanction the usage of cannabis as a recreational drug.

Trump says US is looking at reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug

President Trump responded to criticism from House Republicans that his new executive order reclassifying marijuana could be dangerous. 26 House GOP members sent a letter to Trump, urging him to keep marijuana a Schedule I drug under Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations.

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