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Trump administration reclassifying cannabis to Schedule III substance (www.upi.com)
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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Marijuana is now listed the same as Ketamine, small amounts of opium, and Anabolic steroids.

Lolz. Lmao.

[–] RamRabbit@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Fuck yeah!

[–] krox@lemmy.dbzer0.com 23 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Not a good thing, this only helps big pharma get into the space. Anything other than decriminalization or legalization only serves the rich

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

The rich win the most no matter the situation. At least this could help people.

[–] RamRabbit@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

This opens cannabis for medial purposes; you now aren't breaking federal law when filling your prescription. That is a pretty big deal.