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The history of cannabis has seen shifts in perception, legal battles, and evolving cultural attitudes. From the early 20th century and prohibition era, to Nixon's War on Drugs, progress and pushbacks are evident. Despite opposition, cannabis activism grew, culminating in recent state-level legalizations. The journey of this resilient plant shows it as both a uniter and divider, with an uncertain but hopeful future.
The potential rescheduling of marijuana by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) could set off a chain reaction of changes not only on a federal level but also across individual states due to "trigger laws". Depending on how states respond to federal rescheduling, this could result in automatic state-level rescheduling, require further action from the state legislature or an appropriate state authority, or leave scheduling decisions unaffected. The impact of the changes could cover politics, criminal justice, and medical marijuana regulations, possibly sparking interstate cannabis commerce and changes in law enforcement practices.
Cannabis legalization varies significantly from one country to another, creating a diverse patchwork of legal landscapes across the world. In this section, we'll explore the legal status of cannabis in different countries and regions.
