President Donald Trump has changed the federal rules for cannabis. The drug is now moved from a very strict list to a less strict one. This important change happened on Thursday. It will help scientists study marijuana's possible medical uses. It can also help people with long-term pain and sickness. The president also wants to make it easier for patients to get CBD.
For a long time, cannabis was with drugs like heroin. It was thought to be easy to abuse and not useful for medicine. This made it hard for researchers. Moving cannabis to a lower list makes research simpler. Studies for these drugs have fewer rules. Therefore, more scientific exploration can happen.
There are good reasons for this change. The president said people asked for it. Many people have bad pain from sickness. They have conditions like cancer. He also mentioned soldiers with injuries. This change also helps businesses. Shops selling cannabis may get tax benefits now.
The president told the Attorney General to speed up the process. Many states have already made marijuana legal. This created confusion for people and businesses. This new federal rule helps make national rules match state rules.
This change will have big results. Research will be easier. Businesses might get tax breaks. It shows a new government view on cannabis. It is still illegal federally. However, easier research can help us learn more. Some politicians are worried. They fear it might make people think cannabis is okay. Still, this is a very important moment. It could lead to more understanding of cannabis for medicine.