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DEA awards Schedule II classification to synthetic THC drug

Kevin Young April 4, 2017
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The DEA has applied a stricter scheduling classification to a new cannabis-containing drug than a similar drug already on the market. What can be read into this decision and how will it affect the future development of cannabis pharmaceuticals? READ MORE

The silver lining in the DEA’s refusal to reclassify cannabis

August 15, 2016
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Although the DEA announced last week that it would not reschedule cannabis, the decision did come with promising news of enhanced research opportunities that could bolster the cannabis industry's long-term growth. READ MORE

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