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DEA Reaffirms Synthetic THC Compounds Are Schedule I Controlled Substances

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Houck — The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (“DEA’s”) February 13th determination that THC acetate ester (“THCO”) is a schedule I controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) has received a good amount of attention in the cannabis press. By Larry K. Terrence L. Boos, Ph.D.,

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The discovery of a new and compounding cybersecurity threat to pharmacies

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One, someone who should not be able to get their hands on these controlled substances can. Criminals gaining access to controlled substances by simply picking them up at pharmacies is incredibly problematic, especially considering the massive and ongoing opioid crisis.

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Joint Basis for FDA/HHS Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation Unveiled

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Houck — In August 2023 the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) reschedule marijuana from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. 29, 2023). HHS forwards FDA’s analysis and recommendation to DEA.

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Cannabis Advocates High On Recent Medical Marijuana Research Legislation

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As discussed in more detail below, the Act facilitates research of cannabis and its derivatives including cannabidiol (“CBD”), extracts, preparations and compounds, and the development of approved medications. Federal Research. 21 U.S.C. § 812(b)(1)(B). Such other conduct which may threaten the public health and safety. 21 U.S.C. §