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United States — First Step in DEA Hearing on Cannabis ReclassificationUnited States — First Step in DEA Hearing on Cannabis Reclassification

United States — First Step in DEA Hearing on Cannabis Reclassification

The DEA just held its first procedural hearing on cannabis reclassification, although the focus was more on scheduling future sessions.…

5 months ago
DEA Hearing on Cannabis Reclassification in the United States Postponed to 2025DEA Hearing on Cannabis Reclassification in the United States Postponed to 2025

DEA Hearing on Cannabis Reclassification in the United States Postponed to 2025

The DEA has postponed a key hearing on the reclassification of cannabis. The hearing was initially set for December 2024,…

6 months ago
Average THC Content in Illegal Cannabis in the U.S. Is 16%, According to DEAAverage THC Content in Illegal Cannabis in the U.S. Is 16%, According to DEA

Average THC Content in Illegal Cannabis in the U.S. Is 16%, According to DEA

The average THC content in illegal cannabis in the U.S. is reported at 16%, with DEA data showing a significant…

12 months ago
DEA Agrees to Reclassify Cannabis as a “Less Dangerous” SubstanceDEA Agrees to Reclassify Cannabis as a “Less Dangerous” Substance

DEA Agrees to Reclassify Cannabis as a “Less Dangerous” Substance

The DEA plans to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, recognizing its accepted…

1 year ago
U.S. Government Required to Publish Its Recommendation for Reevaluation of CannabisU.S. Government Required to Publish Its Recommendation for Reevaluation of Cannabis

U.S. Government Required to Publish Its Recommendation for Reevaluation of Cannabis

The U.S. FDA and HHS have recommended reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, citing its low abuse potential…

1 year ago
DEA Claims “Final Authority” Over Cannabis ReclassificationDEA Claims “Final Authority” Over Cannabis Reclassification

DEA Claims “Final Authority” Over Cannabis Reclassification

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has asserted that it has the final say in the reclassification of cannabis amid discussions…

1 year ago
DEA Calls for Massive Increase in Psylocybin and Cannabis Production to Meet Research DemandsDEA Calls for Massive Increase in Psylocybin and Cannabis Production to Meet Research Demands

DEA Calls for Massive Increase in Psylocybin and Cannabis Production to Meet Research Demands

The DEA plans to significantly increase the production quotas of psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, ibogaine, and cannabis-related compounds like…

2 years ago
US Health Department Recommends Cannabis Be Reclassified as Less DangerousUS Health Department Recommends Cannabis Be Reclassified as Less Dangerous

US Health Department Recommends Cannabis Be Reclassified as Less Dangerous

The U.S. Department of Health has recommended cannabis be downgraded from Schedule I to Schedule III on the Controlled Substances…

2 years ago
DEA Bans Certain Neo-CannabinoidsDEA Bans Certain Neo-Cannabinoids

DEA Bans Certain Neo-Cannabinoids

The DEA says two neo-cannabinoids that have recently appeared in various products sold in the US do not meet the…

2 years ago
The DEA will set new rules for the development of medical cannabis researchThe DEA will set new rules for the development of medical cannabis research

The DEA will set new rules for the development of medical cannabis research

The U.S. federal agency is currently proposing a new set of rules that would allow the development of scientific research…

5 years ago