:::::::USA Set to Reschedule Cannabis::::::: HHS Releases Recommendation Documents:::::::

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So the feds are alright with THC so long as its synthetic and derived from hemp?

The terpenes which occur naturally as part of the medical cannabis resin are necessary to make the effect of THC more positive with less side effects, and also helps improve the potency so a lower dose THC is required to achieve the desired effect.

 

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The issue of cannabis reform is turning into a political football. Federal legislators will continue to sit on it for 4 more years until the next election. DEA and federal agencies will drag out the process as long as possible which will, in part, be a political benefit to democrat controlled states.

Is this a form of punishment for republicans and republican controlled states? Does this harm those states who choose to wait for feds to make significant lawful reform first through a lawful process?

Nothing is going to change anytime soon, and if it does, only a few types of medical conditions will have clearance for medical use of cannabis according to the Federal Government similar to the way Kentucky is beginning medical use.

The process will be dragged out as long as possible so that the Federal Government isn't as likely to be held accountable for carrying out such a harmful failed policy of prohibition and refusing to change it. They have to make it look like they had a reason to hold off for so many years to make reforms.

They have already delayed this initial hearing another 3 months because of something as minor as asking for more information for the list of groups to testify in the hearing.