article thumbnail

Scientists Sue DEA as it Drags its Feet and Hampers Cannabis Research

WeedAdvisor

Despite mounting evidence into cannabis’ therapeutic benefits, the DEA continues to close its eyes and plug its ears, constantly claiming that there is not enough research to support its medicinal value, according to Marijuana Moment. It could be argued that the DEA is hesitant for the sake of public safety. A Vicious Circle. .

DEA 111
article thumbnail

DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013

SpeedWeed

In the 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment , which was released by the DEA on Wednesday, the agency notes that despite its continued illegality under federal law, marijuana “is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.”. The DEA explains that in 2019, U.S. million kilograms were seized,” the DEA reports.

DEA 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Cannabis Litigation: Second Circuit Could Force DEA to Re- or Deschedule Marijuana

Canna Law Blog

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) when it comes to DEA’s handling of petitions to remove marijuana from the list of most dangerous drugs. Since then many different parties have tried to reschedule or end prohibition by filing petitions with DEA per the CSA protocol on rescheduling.

DEA 97
article thumbnail

DEA finally ends fed monopoly on schwaggy research-grade cannabis

SpeedWeed

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) quietly made an announcement that’s expected to have a profound and long-lasting impact on cannabis research and development in the United States. For years, NIDA and the DEA have promised to open up the sourcing of federally-approved research cannabis. DEA finally relents.

DEA 52
article thumbnail

DEA Increases Access to Cannabis for Research Purposes

Veriheal

While the federal government still holds medical cannabis or even recreational cannabis from the people clinging to years of draconian prohibition, they are allowing certain individuals to work with the DEA and FDA to study antimicrobial properties of cannabinoid therapies being applied to fighting bacteria such as MRSA.

DEA 58
article thumbnail

Federal Agency Submits Documents Recommending Rescheduling Cannabis

Veriheal

This occasion marks the first time that a federal agency has recommended rescheduling cannabis, and this could be the push the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) needs to finally make it happen. It may also result in federal legalization and easier access in states that have yet to legalize medicinal or recreational marijuana.

DEA 107
article thumbnail

DEA Seizes 4M Marijuana Plants, Less Arrests in ’19

CannaMD

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) made far fewer cannabis-related arrests in 2019 than in previous years. Let’s take a closer look at what DEA data reveals. But despite all the DEA’s seizing and destroying, it’s clear that the average U.S. That’s what DEA data indicates, at least — especially when looked at closely.

DEA 59