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Autumn

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7. There is no point in doing it. Other than the fact that it is currently on Schedule I because it

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 05:44 PM

Jul 2019

now is accepted for medical use.

Schedule I

Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are:

heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote

Schedule II

Schedule II drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. These drugs are also considered dangerous. Some examples of Schedule II drugs are:

Combination products with less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin), cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall, and Ritalin

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Biden Has a Plan on Weed (That Doesn't Involve Legalizing It) [View all] left-of-center2012 Jul 2019 OP

The federal government made itself kind of irrelevant on this question htuttle Jul 2019 #1

Just found the answer htuttle Jul 2019 #3

I've been hearing customerserviceguy Jul 2019 #6

Agreed htuttle Jul 2019 #8

I research it every day. BannonsLiver Jul 2019 #10

Ha, good one! customerserviceguy Jul 2019 #13

The problem with that is that when federal law and state law conflict, the federal law trumps. Autumn Jul 2019 #11

Correct & taking it off of the Drug Enforcement Administration's most severe yaesu Jul 2019 #15

He wants to make it a Schedule II. Right up there with OxyContin and fentanyl. Autumn Jul 2019 #16

Woah woah woah.... bluewater Jul 2019 #2

It allows research htuttle Jul 2019 #4

There is no point in doing it. Other than the fact that it is currently on Schedule I because it Autumn Jul 2019 #7

Schedule II is still too high (pun not intended) jmowreader Jul 2019 #26

Yep qazplm135 Jul 2019 #34

There are a couple of significant differences between alcohol and cannabis jmowreader Jul 2019 #39

You can get addicted to weed as well qazplm135 Jul 2019 #40

Legalize possession for people who don't inhale jberryhill Jul 2019 #5

I promise. nt zackymilly Jul 2019 #17

Gummies only DesertRat Jul 2019 #25

His criminal justice framework is excellent. SouthernProgressive Jul 2019 #9

What a stupid plan 4now Jul 2019 #12

Biden will never legalize it. He still believes it's a gateway drug. Autumn Jul 2019 #14

He remembers the movie "Reefer Madness" nt zackymilly Jul 2019 #18

Probably his favorite movie. Autumn Jul 2019 #19

You can watch the entire movie on Youtube. nt zackymilly Jul 2019 #20

I'm going to find it and send the link to my grand kids. I want them to see real propaganda Autumn Jul 2019 #21

Thanks for the trip. I found it, did a dab and now I'm watching it and laughing my head off. Autumn Jul 2019 #23

I'm watching it too. I didn't know pot would turn you into a wild piano player. nt zackymilly Jul 2019 #24

I had no idea it made you dance so weird. Autumn Jul 2019 #28

That's what is going to kill his candidacy. LuvNewcastle Jul 2019 #22

Legalization won't come from the feds...I could care a less...and I expect it is not a voting issue. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #32

Just make sure granny and gramps don't take their "prescription medicine" across state lines. Autumn Jul 2019 #33

Joe's stuck in a time warp... no way he gets the young vote with positions like these. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2019 #36

He really needs to adjust his thinking on this. dewsgirl Jul 2019 #27

Out of step sums it up nicely. jalan48 Jul 2019 #29

And out of touch with about 62% of Americans who favor the legalization of marijuana . Autumn Jul 2019 #30

I don't think he gets the Fascist push taking place in the country today. jalan48 Jul 2019 #31

That's putting it mildly. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2019 #38

An irrational position and, ultimately, an immoral one. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2019 #35

Joe's position on weed is so disappointing. aikoaiko Jul 2019 #37

Oh fuck that. n/t Yeehah Jul 2019 #41

I would completely de-schedule it on the Federal level and allow Blue_true Jul 2019 #42

Toeing the line. Nt BootinUp Jul 2019 #43

Oh Joe, dflprincess Jul 2019 #44

The failed drug warrior tries to rally the troops for one more attack on fellow Americans 4now Jul 2019 #45