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Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday called on the federal government to move “as quickly as possible” to change the way it officially classifies marijuana, saying that “nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed.”

“I cannot emphasize enough that they need to get to it as quickly as possible,” Harris said. “We need to have a resolution based on their findings and their assessment. This issue is stark when one considers the fact that on the schedule currently, marijuana is considered as dangerous as heroin ― as dangerous as heroin ― and more dangerous than fentanyl, which is absurd, not to mention patently unfair.”

Marijuana is currently listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration. That classification designates it one of the most dangerous drugs possible, with no medicinal uses. Other substances in the same category include heroin, ecstasy and LSD. Marijuana advocates have been pushing for years for the federal government to either reschedule marijuana to a different category or deschedule it entirely.

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[–] maculata@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

She’s correct. It’s a completely right ridiculous policy based on a century of racism.

Ok, I used smoke a power of weed. I do not anymore. I do not wish to partake at all to be honest. Yet I think criminalisation of ‘the culture’ makes it both more lucrative to criminal elements who also do much harm in other sectors, and make it even more attractive to youth who might try and quit it sooner.

I’m not saying it’s all bad. I’m saying it’s over-romanced by criminalisation.

[–] ___@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I don’t think it should be championed while legal though. I’ve seen two delusional breaks correspond to heavy usage. It also doesn’t help your IQ.

Legal sure, but careful please. Make sure you know why you’re using the drug. The withdrawals, while not as bad as Alcohol (which can be fatal), are real and difficult. Cannabis abuse is also a real disorder.

I’m happy it’s legal, but let’s not forget our common sense. https://americanaddictioncenters.org/withdrawal-timelines-treatments/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome

[–] KeenFlame@feddit.nu 2 points 8 months ago

Alcohol is legal

Energy drinks

The legality is a whole other thing than how careful you need to be with it

You honestly need to be more careful with ethanol and shit it's one of the least important substances to be careful with on the planet

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Drinking water in excess can also kill you. Everything in moderation people.

[–] maculata@aussie.zone 0 points 8 months ago

Yes. I have also seen close friends become fucked up due to cannabis. Genetics is a bitch.