Trump signs executive order reclassifying pot, opening door to broader access
CNBC Television·2025-12-18 20:30
Regulatory Change - The executive order will reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance [1] - The reclassification acknowledges legitimate medical uses for marijuana [1] Medical Applications - American patients have requested this action for decades to alleviate extreme pain, incurable diseases, aggressive cancers, seizure disorders, neurological problems, and more [2] - Veterans with service-related injuries and older Americans with chronic medical problems are among those who may benefit [2]