NORML Op-Ed: High Time to Remove Cannabis from Schedule I Status

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By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy DirectorAug 11, 2026, 2:44 pm78 pts
Cannabis does not possess the same risks to health as do other Schedule I substances like heroin, or even unscheduled drugs like cigarettes and alcohol. To argue otherwise is out of step with both public opinion and scientific consensus. The post NORML Op-Ed: High Time to Remove Cannabis from Schedule I Status…

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