Federal Government Accepting Public Comments on Marijuana Rescheduling

The federal government is accepting public comments on its proposal to redesignate marijuana as a Schedule III Controlled Substance — which would put marijuana in the same category as anabolic steroids or Tylenol with Codeine.

the rule change would not legalize marijuana outright, but it could create more confusion about marijuana’s legal status and make it much easier for people to grow and use marijuana.

The push to reschedule marijuana comes despite growing evidence of marijuana’s serious — and permanent — impact on physical and mental health.

A growing body of scientific evidence reveals that marijuana is harmful — especially for teens and young adults. 

Nationwide, since 2019, the number of kids diagnosed with cannabis-induced mental disorders, including schizophrenia and psychotic episodes, has increased by 50%.

And research has shown time and again that marijuana has a significant potential for dependence and abuse.

All of that means that reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III substance is more than just bureaucratic tinkering.

Christians understand that human beings were made for a higher purpose than getting high, and scientific evidence continues to underscore the harm that marijuana causes to individuals, families, and communities.

Family Council intends to submit public comments opposing the proposal to reclassify marijuana before the July 22 deadline.

You can click here to submit a comment concerning the proposal to reschedule marijuana.

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