Scientific American | Medical Marijuana Reclassification

A recent Scientific American article by reporter Jackie Flynn Mogensen highlights a major federal policy shift as the Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. The change may ease research barriers and expand scientific access while maintaining federal oversight.

Dr. Staci Gruber underscores the significance of the shift, noting that it formally "recognizes that cannabis has accepted medical use."

Read the full article here.