Cannabis removed from most dangerous drug category by UN agency

Cannabis and cannabis resin have been removed from a category of the most dangerous drugs in the world by the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs. The global medical marijuana industry could be impacted by this decision. The voting for the decision had been 27-25 according to a statement by the UN agency. The sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes has been made legal in Canada and Uruguay.

Cannabis removed from most dangerous drug category by UN agency

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