US Justice Department Moves to Reclassify Marijuana

The Facts

• The US Dept. of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday forwarded its recommendation to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review and finalization.
  

  Reuters
• Schedule I substances, such as heroin and LSD, have high abuse potential with no accepted medical use under federal law. Schedule III substances, like ketamine, are prescription drugs that have low to moderate potential for abuse.
  

  Forbes
• Once the Federal Register publishes the recommendation, the Justice Department (which oversees the Drug Enforcement Administration) will formally initiate a rulemaking process under the Controlled Substances Act.
  

  CNN