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Dear President Trump/Vice President Vance,
I write to urge you not to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. This was a dangerous idea when the Biden White House suggested it and it’s still dangerous. Putting Americans first means putting their health and safety ahead of Big Marijuana’s profits. By rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III, you would be allowing addiction companies to benefit from billions in tax breaks while normalizing a dangerous drug.
The marijuana sold in stores today is more dangerous and addictive than ever. Often, the potency of these products is as high as 99% THC. By comparison, the average potency in the 1970s for these products was around 2%. Recent studies show that people who use these high-potency products have a 30% addiction rate, leading to serious health problems.
Some of the adverse health outcomes attributed to marijuana use include a 25% increase in the risk of having a heart attack and a 42% increase in the risk of having a stroke. Additionally, studies have shown that marijuana use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease.
Furthermore, the legalization and normalization of these products have been disastrous across the nation. In states where the drug is legalized, marijuana addiction levels among teenagers aged 12-17 increase by 25% compared to states where marijuana remains illegal. Marijuana use among youth under 25 is highly damaging, leading to a decline in brain development and cognitive abilities. In fact, teenagers with a marijuana addiction are up to 350% more likely to experience mental health and behavioral issues.
I urge you to prioritize the safety of our children and keep marijuana on Schedule I. Moving it to Schedule III will hurt Americans while helping out an addiction-for-profit industry.