Imagine a child who experiences hundreds of epileptic seizures a day whose only wish is to go to school and learn like everyone else. A grandfather whose hands shake uncontrollably from Parkinson’s disease as he tries to play catch with his grandson in the backyard. Although Cannabis can treat these symptoms, it is currently listed as as Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substance Act, therefore, it is considered illegal. Cannabis should be reclassified as a Schedule II drug because it will allow more extensive research and easier accessibility for patients with legitimate illnesses.
There are differences in Schedule I and Schedule II that could change the way Americans view and use cannabis without it becoming a recreational problem. “The …show more content…
Currently, permission has to be granted by the DEA(Drug and Food Administration), the FDA(Food and Drug Administration) and the NIDA(National Institute on Drug Abuse). Research will allow the public to develop an evidential opinion and allows for new discoveries about the plants benefits. Paul agrees that “Schedule I classification significantly impairs the ability to do rigorous research, which prevents the true pros and cons of medical marijuana from being discerned”(qtd. in“ProCon”). Wilcox states that moving the schedule would take down obstacles for scientists wanting to do research, so that they may better understand the substance and how to use it(qtd. in “Alternet”). In addition, moving cannabis to a different schedule will allow for more federal funding. Most colleges and universities, who want to do research, are funded by the federal government. “The progress is a little limited because research is done based off of grants that have been harder and harder to get” Vanderah added(qtd. in “Government Restrictions Funding Medical Marijuana”). Since cannabis is still an illegal substance under federal law, they are unable to gain access to resources needed for in depth research to treat patients with qualifying medical
There are differences in Schedule I and Schedule II that could change the way Americans view and use cannabis without it becoming a recreational problem. “The …show more content…
Currently, permission has to be granted by the DEA(Drug and Food Administration), the FDA(Food and Drug Administration) and the NIDA(National Institute on Drug Abuse). Research will allow the public to develop an evidential opinion and allows for new discoveries about the plants benefits. Paul agrees that “Schedule I classification significantly impairs the ability to do rigorous research, which prevents the true pros and cons of medical marijuana from being discerned”(qtd. in“ProCon”). Wilcox states that moving the schedule would take down obstacles for scientists wanting to do research, so that they may better understand the substance and how to use it(qtd. in “Alternet”). In addition, moving cannabis to a different schedule will allow for more federal funding. Most colleges and universities, who want to do research, are funded by the federal government. “The progress is a little limited because research is done based off of grants that have been harder and harder to get” Vanderah added(qtd. in “Government Restrictions Funding Medical Marijuana”). Since cannabis is still an illegal substance under federal law, they are unable to gain access to resources needed for in depth research to treat patients with qualifying medical