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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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