Health officials possibly re-categorizing marijuana restrictions
It’s legal for recreational and medicinal use in New Mexico, and many other states, but there are still restrictions on pot. How does this affect New Mexico?
It’s been a busy year-and-a-half for the cannabis industry, especially here in New Mexico.More than $350 million have been generated since it’s recreational use has been legalized. Now, the Department of Health & Human Services is recommending to the Drug Enforcement Agency to re-categorize marijuana from a Schedule I drug — which is in the same group as meth and heroine — to a Schedule III — like anabolic steroids.State Senator Gregg Schmedes said, as a surgeon and ranking member of Health & Public Affairs, he’s worried about research involving pediatric cannabis exposure to children and teenagers.On the other side, we have CEO of Smokin’ Dispensaries Rick Granoff who said the medical benefits should be highlighted as well. For those who struggle with anxiety, depression, or even epilepsy, Granoff said cannabis helps individuals like these.How would this affect New Mexico and the cannabis industry here? What would additional changes include, and how long would it take? Those questions will be answered tonight at 10 p.m. on KOAT.
It’s been a busy year-and-a-half for the cannabis industry, especially here in New Mexico.
More than $350 million have been generated since it’s recreational use has been legalized. Now, the Department of Health & Human Services is recommending to the Drug Enforcement Agency to re-categorize marijuana from a Schedule I drug — which is in the same group as meth and heroine — to a Schedule III — like anabolic steroids.
State Senator Gregg Schmedes said, as a surgeon and ranking member of Health & Public Affairs, he’s worried about research involving pediatric cannabis exposure to children and teenagers.
On the other side, we have CEO of Smokin’ Dispensaries Rick Granoff who said the medical benefits should be highlighted as well. For those who struggle with anxiety, depression, or even epilepsy, Granoff said cannabis helps individuals like these.
How would this affect New Mexico and the cannabis industry here? What would additional changes include, and how long would it take? Those questions will be answered tonight at 10 p.m. on KOAT.