Lesson 8 Research Assignment

Internet Review: Search the following Forensic Science websites for information:

• Controlled Substances Act
  http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/21usc/801….
• Medical Marijuana
  http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/
• Marinol
  http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/rules/1…

Assignment: Federal guidelines list Marijuana as a Schedule I Controlled Substance. However, several cities and states have legalized medicinal marijuana use. Based upon information learned from the text, in the websites listed above, and from your own research, do you think this drug’s categorization under the Controlled Substances Act should be changed from Schedule I to a Schedule II? Justify your position.

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