Trump eases cannabis laws

[TroglocratsRdumb]

Trump delivers ‘common sense’ pot reform — but stops short of full legalization

President Trump’s move to reclassify marijuana from a “Schedule I” to “Schedule III” drug stops short of full legalization.

nypost.com

By Steven Nelson New York Post

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday delivered the biggest federal policy win yet for marijuana reform advocates in signing an executive order to relax federal restrictions on the drug while touting its medicinal qualities.

The landmark order instructs the Justice Department to quickly move pot from “Schedule I,” the most restrictive Controlled Substance Act designation that includes heroin, to Schedule III alongside ketamine — but the change stops short of full legalization.

“I promised to be the president of common sense. That is exactly what we’re doing. This is really something having to do with common sense,” said Trump.

The action entitles state-legal pot companies to federal tax deductions for business expenses for the first time while expanding research opportunities.

“The facts compel the federal government to recognize that marijuana can be legitimate in terms of medical applications when carefully administered,’ the president said.

Comment:
This will give the LEOs more time to pursue more serious crimes.
This will also undermine the drug cartels.
Hopefully it will not create more problems.

 

[scruffy]

Zero federal resources should be devoted to eradicating pot.

 

[braalian]

“I promised to be the president of common sense. That is exactly what we’re doing. This is really something having to do with common sense,” said Trump.

I guess even broken clocks are correct twice a day

 

[Anarchy666]

Best. President. EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

 

[Blaster]

I approve.

 

[TNHarley]

Trump delivers ‘common sense’ pot reform — but stops short of full legalization

President Trump’s move to reclassify marijuana from a “Schedule I” to “Schedule III” drug stops short of full legalization.

nypost.com

By Steven Nelson New York Post

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday delivered the biggest federal policy win yet for marijuana reform advocates in signing an executive order to relax federal restrictions on the drug while touting its medicinal qualities.

The landmark order instructs the Justice Department to quickly move pot from “Schedule I,” the most restrictive Controlled Substance Act designation that includes heroin, to Schedule III alongside ketamine — but the change stops short of full legalization.

“I promised to be the president of common sense. That is exactly what we’re doing. This is really something having to do with common sense,” said Trump.

The action entitles state-legal pot companies to federal tax deductions for business expenses for the first time while expanding research opportunities.

“The facts compel the federal government to recognize that marijuana can be legitimate in terms of medical applications when carefully administered,’ the president said.

Comment:
This will give the LEOs more time to pursue more serious crimes.
This will also undermine the drug cartels.
Hopefully it will not create more problems.

How does this undermine cartels? More dispensaries in legal states?
This honestly doesn't do anything for the consumer. Nothing.

 

[Darkwind]

Trump delivers ‘common sense’ pot reform — but stops short of full legalization

President Trump’s move to reclassify marijuana from a “Schedule I” to “Schedule III” drug stops short of full legalization.

nypost.com

By Steven Nelson New York Post

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday delivered the biggest federal policy win yet for marijuana reform advocates in signing an executive order to relax federal restrictions on the drug while touting its medicinal qualities.

The landmark order instructs the Justice Department to quickly move pot from “Schedule I,” the most restrictive Controlled Substance Act designation that includes heroin, to Schedule III alongside ketamine — but the change stops short of full legalization.

“I promised to be the president of common sense. That is exactly what we’re doing. This is really something having to do with common sense,” said Trump.

The action entitles state-legal pot companies to federal tax deductions for business expenses for the first time while expanding research opportunities.

“The facts compel the federal government to recognize that marijuana can be legitimate in terms of medical applications when carefully administered,’ the president said.

Comment:
This will give the LEOs more time to pursue more serious crimes.
This will also undermine the drug cartels.
Hopefully it will not create more problems.

I'm not sure how you conclude that it will undermine the Cartels. They don't deal in marijuana.

They move the more potent poisons.

 

[initforme]

Well it shouldnt be long and pot will become a bigger part of society than it is now.

 

[MarcATL]

Well it shouldnt be long and pot will become a bigger part of society than it is now.

How Sway?

 

[odanny]

A recent Brazilian clinical trial, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and widely reported in December 2025, marks a groundbreaking development in exploring cannabis for Alzheimer’s treatment.

Researchers at the Federal University of Latin American Integration conducted a phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving elderly patients aged 60-80 with mild Alzheimer’s disease.

Building on prior animal studies showing low-dose THC restoring cognition in aged mice and a 2022 case report where microdosing improved symptoms in one patient over 22 months, this trial tested daily oral microdoses of a balanced cannabis extract containing approximately 0.3 mg THC and 0.3 mg CBD—far below psychoactive levels.

Over 24-26 weeks, the treatment group showed stabilized cognitive function, as measured by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), while the placebo group experienced typical decline.

This pausing of progression represents the first human trial evidence of microdosing cannabinoids potentially halting Alzheimer’s-related cognitive deterioration without significant side effects.

Described as unprecedented, the approach leverages the endocannabinoid system’s role in neuroprotection, which naturally diminishes with age. Though promising, the study’s small sample size and limited scope to certain cognitive metrics highlight the need for larger, longer trials to confirm efficacy and safety.

Current Alzheimer’s therapies offer minimal benefit and often severe side effects, making this low-risk cannabinoid option a hopeful avenue amid rising dementia cases globally.

 

[marvin martian]

It's going to be fun watching the left come out against marijuana now.

 

[odanny]

It's going to be fun watching the left come out against marijuana now.

See post #3

 

[marvin martian]

See post #3

Do you support President Trump’s move on marijuana?

 

[odanny]

Do you support President Trump’s move on marijuana?

Why wouldn't I?