US reveals proposal to loosen restrictions on marijuana

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday revealed a proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, marking a notable change in U.S. drug policy. First announced in April, the proposal would reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. Schedule I drugs include the likes of heroin and LSD and are considered highly addictive and without any medical benefits. By contrast, Schedule III drugs are considered to have a moderate to low potential for …