On July 18, 2007, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the second review in two years into whether cannabis should be reclassified as a class B drug. On May 7, 2008 it was reclassified to Class B, over the advice of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, who recommended it remain class C.
Marijuana Facts
- Also called: Cannabis
- Slang terms: Weed, grass, pot, Mary Jane
- Effects: Euphoria, relaxation, appetite stimulation, tiredness, blood-shot eyes
- 20 million Americans use it per year
- 11 million use it regularly
- 80 million have used it during their lifetime
- Jewish religious law: Not kosher for Passover
Cannabis Reclassification Message Boards and Blogs
- Transform Drug Policy Foundation: Playing politics with cannabis classification. Again. (July 18, 2007)
can i still get my medical marijuana card if i have a drug felony?
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In almost every medical state, a patient can get a medical card. To become a caregiver, it depends on how the state determines a drug felony. As in ...
What does reclassification mean when it comes to accounting?(1 Answer)
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When it comes to accounting, reclassification means transferring one nominal or real account to another type of nominal or real account. Real accounts are those items that are ...
Pot Butter: How much pot to how much butter?(1 Answer)
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A pound of butter to an ounce of pot. Here's a recipe: http://cannabis.com/faqs/cannabis_recipes/cannabis_butter_recipe/index.html *Disclaimer: Not that I know this ;)
References
Fast Facts
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January 29, 2004
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Fact:
Usage among young people fell after change
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Concerns
Class C status does not reflect the danger to users'
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July 19/20, 2007
Ten members of Gordon Brown's cabinet admitted to breaking the law by using cannabis in their youth
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Other Class C drugs
anabolic steroids, prescription antibiotics
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Class B
Amphetamines and barbiturates
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Class A
drugs considered most harmful
