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Federal health dept. says marijuana should be downgraded to Schedule 3 drug (arstechnica.com)
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If DEA accepts HHS's rescheduling recommendation, it could ease marijuana access.

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[–] Aesculapius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Alcohol

  • physically addictive
  • one of the only substances to have fatal withdrawal
  • implicated in numerous deaths (due to intoxication)
  • harms pregnancy
  • can cause heart issues, neurological issues, liver damage, etc.
  • not a scheduled DEA substance

Marijuana

  • none of the above (effects on pregnancy can include low birth weight and preterm labor - evidence is mixed. Certainly nothing close to the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome).
  • currently a schedule 1 substance

It should be descheduled completely.

Edit: updated pregnancy info

[–] Unaware7013@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Alcohol

harms pregnancy

Marijuana

none of the above

Uuuhhhhhhh, you sure about that one friend?

[–] Aesculapius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There is conflicting data on the outcome of marijuana with pregnancy around the effect on birth weight and potential for preterm labor. To be clear: marijuana is not recommended in pregnancy.

The point I was trying to draw was between fetal alcohol syndrome, which is potentially devastating and the evidence is conclusive.

But your point is valid. I will update the post.

[–] Unaware7013@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

That's a fair point, and I appreciate the update to the op. Have a good day!

[–] Pickle_Jr@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

I also would like to jump in and say that while I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment, Marijuana absolutely does harm pregnancy.

https://www.samhsa.gov/marijuana/marijuana-pregnancy

Stillbirth, premature birth, developmental issues, even breast milk with THC affects a developing baby.