The federal government is planning to ease restrictions on marijuana by reclassifying the drug and its possible uses. Right now, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug. The DEA is now looking to move marijuana to Schedule III, which includes drugs like ketamine and anabolic steroids that have low to moderate potential for abuse and a currently accepted medical use.

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