Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders hailed it Wednesday as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug.
"We've worked to ensure that a scientific evaluation be completed and shared expeditiously," he added. "HHS has done the right thing," Schumer, D-N.Y., said."DEA should now follow through on this important step to greatly reduce the harm caused by draconian marijuana laws."SEE MORE: New Colorado law allows people to order marijuana online for pickup
Schedule III drugs"have a potential for abuse less than substances in Schedules I or II and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence." They currently include ketamine and some anabolic steroids.
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