Dr. Ziva Cooper

director of the Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids at UCLA

Dr. Ziva Cooper on KCRW

The Department of Justice proposed making cannabis a Schedule 3 drug, acknowledging after decades of illicit use that it has medical value and a lower risk for abuse.

Justice Department recommends loosening marijuana restrictions

The Department of Justice proposed making cannabis a Schedule 3 drug, acknowledging after decades of illicit use that it has medical value and a lower risk for abuse.

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The Biden administration proposed loosening marijuana restrictions and reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule III drug.

Biden administration proposes reclassifying marijuana as Schedule III drug

The Biden administration proposed loosening marijuana restrictions and reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule III drug.

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