Marijuana to remain a Schedule I ‘dangerous’ drug

Published August 11, 2016 2:09pm ET



The Drug Enforcement Agency announced Thursday that marijuana will remain a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substance Act, thus declaring it is a “dangerous” and illegal drug without an acceptable medical use.

“At this time,” the DEA said, “the known risks of marijuana use have not been shown to be outweighed by specific benefits in well-controlled clinical trials that scientifically evaluate safety and efficacy.”

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