Why the FDA Remains Opposed to Medical Marijuana

Skylar Childress
Sep 6, 2018 · 3 min read

Legal barriers to legalization exist — and for good reason

The debate over medical marijuana legalization continues to be a prominent political issue. This potential decision also has significant implications for healthcare. The strongest opposition to legalization is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug. Some U.S. states have…

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Skylar Childress

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