8. 1970 Controlled Substances Act
In America, the 1970 Controlled Substances Act classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance, the highest level of drug restriction, as having:
Potential for abuse – potential for abuse exists with cannabis, methadone and buprenorphine. The difference: cannabis is not lethal.No currently accepted medical use – The National Academies of Sciences concluded that cannabinoids are effective to treat chronic pain.No accepted safety - History of cannabis use suggests an acceptable safety profile.Sponsoring a cannabis clinical trial has layers of bureaucracy: discuss research plans with DEA with a Schedule I license site-inspection.We do not expect controlled clinical trials - with broader application than studies managed by NIDA - until cannabis is de-scheduled.Also, for nonprofit consideration, 100 Million Ways can only fund observational research and not “possess, manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances.”100 Million Ways online community will support people with the disease that is addiction and offer participation in a registry for real-world evidence about the impact cannabis-based medicine has on pain and opioid addiction management. It will also set the groundwork for a rapid response when clinical trials can be performed legally.
In America, the 1970 Controlled Substances Act classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance, the highest level of drug restriction, as having:
Potential for abuse – potential for abuse exists with cannabis, methadone and buprenorphine. The difference: cannabis is not lethal.No currently accepted medical use – The National Academies of Sciences concluded that cannabinoids are effective to treat chronic pain.No accepted safety - History of cannabis use suggests an acceptable safety profile.Sponsoring a cannabis clinical trial has layers of bureaucracy: discuss research plans with DEA with a Schedule I license site-inspection.We do not expect controlled clinical trials - with broader application than studies managed by NIDA - until cannabis is de-scheduled.Also, for nonprofit consideration, 100 Million Ways can only fund observational research and not “possess, manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances.”100 Million Ways online community will support people with the disease that is addiction and offer participation in a registry for real-world evidence about the impact cannabis-based medicine has on pain and opioid addiction management. It will also set the groundwork for a rapid response when clinical trials can be performed legally.