Marijuana Reclassified: A Paradigm Shift in U.S. Drug Policy

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a historic shift in drug policy by reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous substance.

U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, which moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, highlighting a significant alteration in federal stance.

This reclassification could pave the way for expanded research into marijuana's medical and therapeutic use cases, marking one of the most substantial policy changes in decades.

(With inputs from agencies.)