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Marijuana’s Restrictive Federal Classification Isn’t Supported by Science, New Study Concludes

Mar 31, 2026 | Pre-employment Drug Testing

A new scientific review concludes that marijuana’s restrictive federal classification as a Schedule I drug — implying
high danger and no accepted medical use — isn’t supported by current science. Researchers argue that marijuana and
some other substances are less harmful than laws written nearly 50 years ago suggest, highlighting a mismatch
between federal drug policy and evidence on risk and medical potential. The findings add pressure to rescheduling and
updated regulations.

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