The Department of Health and Human Services is reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous than cocaine or heroin, a probable first step toward legalization.
A senior official at the Department of Health and Human Services has recommended that marijuana be classified as a lower-risk drug. The change could have a major impact on how the cannabis industry operates.
News that the top U.S. health agency is formally recommending the moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law has ignited a firestorm of commentary from top officials, including the governor of Colorado, congressional lawmakers and national advocacy groups. A letter that leaked on Wednesday revealed that the U.S. Department of Health […]