Federal health dept. says marijuana should be downgraded to Schedule 3 drug

Aesculapius, 8 months ago

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, 8 months ago

Alcohol

harms pregnancy

Marijuana

none of the above

Uuuhhhhhhh, you sure about that one friend?

Aesculapius, 8 months ago

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, 8 months ago

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