On May 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Justice published a Proposed Rule Change that would move cannabis from a Schedule I classification to Schedule III. This would change the legal definition of marijuana from a drug that has a high potential for abuse and no medical value to that of a less harmful controlled substance with accepted medical uses.
At Every Brain Matters, our position is that this proposal is a serious misstep driven by political pressure and special interest lobbying. Mountains of scientific evidence clearly show that marijuana is a dangerously addictive drug that causes significant harm to individuals, families, and society.
As for marijuana’s status as a safe and effective medication, the evidence is extremely underwhelming at best and blatantly misleading at worst. In fact, numerous studies have concluded that using marijuana may worsen the very conditions they are supposed to treat.
Even in cases where the evidence suggests some benefit, here’s the thing – the same benefits can be seen through other available FDA-approved medications. In other words, rescheduling only benefits the Big Cannabis, the industrialized marijuana industry.
You Can Still Make a Difference
To be clear, rescheduling does not immediately legalize marijuana, but it does pave the way. But there is still something you can do.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) are inviting comments from the public until July 22, 2024. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and protect America. If enough of us join together in a united effort, they cannot ignore us. Comments can be submitted either by mail or electronically.
Regular/Express Mail should be sent to:
Drug Enforcement Administration
ATTN: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
Electronic Comments should be sent to:
https://www.regulations.gov
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments, and when you are finished, you will be given a Comment Tracking Number indicating that your submission was successfully received. You may attach supporting documents for lengthy comments or to include data or evidence. You can also view comments left by others.
Whether you submit your comments by mail or electronically, include the reference “Docket No. DEA-1362” on all correspondence and attachments. Again, the deadline for all submissions is 11:59 PM, Eastern Standard Time, July 22, 2024.
Interested persons may also request a hearing. The deadline for this option is much earlier – requests must be received on or before June 20, 2024.
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