The federal government currently classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, impeding important research and new medical treatments.
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Cannabis Reform May Be Right Around The Corner
“It would not be shocking to see the end of federal marijuana prohibition signed into law this year,” said Tom Angell, a marijuana reform advocate. The influx of new members in the U.S. House of Representatives and the ousting of certain key anti-marijuana figures from the federal government could herald the approach of a “green… Continue reading Cannabis Reform May Be Right Around The Corner
Congress "Scared" To Take On American Medical Association Over Opioids
A senator recently called out Congress for not standing up to the AMA for stalling progress on anti-opioid abuse regulations. A powerful physicians lobby is blocking efforts in Congress to regulate the way certain medications like opioid painkillers are prescribed, according to a new report. According to the Daily Beast, the American Medical Association has… Continue reading Congress "Scared" To Take On American Medical Association Over Opioids
