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Should be de-scheduled entirely--and amends made to all who've been legally persecuted and imprisoned for it over the decades-- but this is still a momentous and long overdue shift that is more reflective of the actual science and people's actual lived experience, as distinguished from government propaganda's distortion of it. Recall that for decades, DEA inhibited even *scientific research* into cannabis. Would be very interesting to dig into why that is. What is gained from inhibiting scientific research into plants (and fungi) with import ranging from fun (what's so wrong with a lil fun?) to spiritually profound? As with alcohol or coffee (which are also "drugs"!--simply culturally accepted ones), #cannabis is not necessarily for everyone, nor is it appropriate or safe at all times in all circumstances. And we have to know our dose! These days, one or two drinks is optimal for me--after that, there is a clear law of diminishing returns. Coffee is the same--one cup, two on a gloomier day, is optimal; after that, I tend to transition from being brighter and more awake and in the flow to being agitated and more easily distracted. Beyond that will make my stream of thoughts more frenetic, impatient, or "aggro". With cannabis, there is a major difference between taking a 3-second toke and a 10-second drag from a vape or a bowl, for example. For beginners, the former can have interesting, fun, relaxing, comical, sensorily stimulating, and generally pleasant and moderate effects over the course of 2-3 hours, perhaps after an initial onset of anxiety that one learns to breathe through as part of an energetic shift. One of the best things is watching comical videos before bed and enjoying deeper, more full-bodied laughter. Good way to de-stress, get a solid night of rest, and stay in balance. This is health! 10 seconds, however, can result in substantially heightened levels of anxiety, a more intense and frenetic stream of thoughts, temporary disruptions in working memory and more deliberate mental effort required to focus, stimulate paranoia (which can also be mildly amusing if one has developed sufficient metacognition through mindfulness meditation and can therefore observe it unfolding "from above", as it were), etc. Such relatively higher level doses can also warp or somewhat suspend our sense of the flow of time--or the tyranny of it--which of course can lead to disorganization if over-indulged on days when we have other obligations but can also be wonderfully valuable for deeper rest, being more present with a lover, etc. Cannabis is a relatively complex plant that should be regarded as a gift of Nature, which leaves it to us to figure out how to enjoy its gifts responsibly (but also sometimes poisons us--wtf man! 😏 ).

We need to consider the pros and cons of making drugs illegal. Does this policy help protect people? Or does it just confuse and continue a 53 years of failed policy? Instead of just saying “this alters the mind, we need to make it illegal”

It's a start! The DEA's decision to reclassify marijuana and remove it from the list of most dangerous drugs is a step in the right direction. While we may question why cannabis and Ketamine were ever in the same class, let's celebrate this bit of progress. Check out the article for more details on this important development in criminal justice reform. Link: https://lnkd.in/eNyj_u-7

Reevaluating Marijuana's Federal Classification: A Pivotal Shift in Drug Policy The debate over the US government's stance on marijuana is at a turning point, with new evidence and growing public support pushing for a major change in policy. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are at the center of this issue. https://lnkd.in/gZi22xmv #addictionRecovery #DrugPolicy

Drug legalization is not only harm reduction but also a public health, public safety, and racial justice issue. Every year, there are more than 1.5 million drug arrests in the United States. More than 80% of these arrests are for possession only. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia have already decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, and some are exploring the merits of decriminalizing other drugs. The opioid crisis has jump-started the conversation on the best approach to drug use across the country, including in Maryland. While drug decriminalization is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough to protect the rights of people who use drugs and people of color. The War on Drugs has been an epic failure and it will take love, determination, vision, and leadership to open people’s minds about ending prohibition. Join Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and the National Coalition for Drug Legalization for this important conversation in Baltimore, Maryland this coming Monday, July 8th. Register: https://lnkd.in/e5pTqfM7

Observing this scenario is like witnessing a repeat of historical trends from various industries. It's fascinating to watch how it unfolds and how the market will adapt. Speculation is merely the beginning of a global green rush.

As simple as 1 (Attach), 2 (Breathe), 3 (Process), the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER reduces the likelihood of human error during an observed drug test collection. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3rWeSXr   #HRtech #cannabisbreathalyzer #drugtesting #cannabis

ayyy lol this is great for emphasizing the need for updated policies based on scientific evidence and public health benefits, the DEA needs to stop beating around the bush already. #CannabisReform #DEAReschedule #MarijuanaPolicy #DrugPolicyReform #PublicHealth #ScienceOverStigma #FDA #LegalizeIt #CannabisCommunity #PolicyChange #fyp #foryou #fypシ

In a highly-anticipated shift in federal drug policy, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recommended the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act on April 30. While the change (if approved) will lead to more flexibility in some instances, federally-funded organizations such as health centers and research institutions should remain cognizant of important legal restrictions.   Feldesman Partners Molly Evans and Mindy Pava comment on how this changing legal landscape will impact health centers and other federal grantees in their client alert here: https://lnkd.in/dmF4w9nz   Additionally, Ms. Evans and Ms. Pava will host the webinar “Navigating the Haze: Marijuana and Changes to Federal Law” on May 29 at 1 p.m. to review the DEA’s decision and its implications. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d5y_WN_m #Feldesman #federalgrants #healthcenters #marijuana #research

There are so many drugs with known serious side effects that are easily accessible to consumers. While manufacturers or doctors may promise that only a small percentage of users of these drugs will experience a problem, we know that’s not always the case. The following are a few of the most well-known drugs that have ongoing lawsuits: https://lnkd.in/eh4a96aV #DrugInteractionAwarenessMonth #DrugInteractionAwareness #DrugInteraction