Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses federal effort to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Category: Health

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear endorsed the Biden administration's proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, highlighting its medical uses as an alternative to opioids. This change aims to destigmatize medical marijuana and provide a safer option for patients, especially as Kentucky's medical cannabis program is set to begin in January 2024. Beshear emphasized the need for legal medical cannabis to combat opioid abuse, which has claimed thousands of lives in the state.

Keywords: Marijuana, Medical Cannabis, Opioid Crisis

Source: AP News

Update At: 7/22/2024

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