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  • May 17, 2024
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U.S. PROPOSES DOWNGRADING MARIJUANA’S CLASSIFICATION TO LOW-RISK SCHEDULE III

Why in the news?

  • The U.S. administration formally proposed reclassifying marijuana as a less risky Schedule III drug.
  • Reclassification shifts marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act since 1970.
  • Recognizes marijuana’s potential medical benefits.

About Marijuana  plant :

  • Marijuana is derived from the Cannabis plant.
  • Its main psychoactive compound is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
  • THC is responsible for the drug’s psychoactive effects.
  • Marijuana contains various other psychoactive compounds as well.
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What is the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)1970?

  • Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is a federal U.S. law regulating certain substances.
  • Passed in 1970 as part of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.
  • Signed into law by President Richard Nixon.
  • Establishes regulations for manufacture, importation, possession, and distribution of controlled substances.
  • Implements the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.

Chemical Composition of Marijuana:

THC(Delta-9tetrahydrocannabinol):

  • Primary psychoactive compound.
  • Interacts with cannabinoid receptors in the brain.
  • Causes altered perception, mood changes, and euphoria.

CBD (Cannabidiol):

Prominent non-psychoactive compound.

Not responsible for intoxicating effects.

Known for potential therapeut

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