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News | 12.19.2025
What Is a Schedule 3 Drug? Everything Cannabis Users Need to Know
President Trump’s December 18, 2025 executive order to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a historic shift in U.S. cannabis policy—but it also comes with important limits and misconceptions. This guide explains what Schedule III classification actually means, how it changes taxes, research, and medical recognition, and what cannabis users and patients should realistically expect as federal agencies implement the policy.
