Marijuana Scheduling Review Document: Eight Factor Analysis Basis for the Recommendation for Maintaining Marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act Cc: Dpm Dea New York Division Marijuana Scheduling Review Document: Eight Factor Analysis

In accordance with the CSA rescheduling provisions, after gathering the necessary data, DEA requested a scientific and medical evaluation and scheduling recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). DHHS concluded that marijuana has a high potential for abuse, has no accepted medical use in the United States, and lacks an acceptable level of safety for use even under medical supervision. Therefore, DHHS recommended that marijuana remain in schedule I. The scientific and medical evaluation and scheduling recommendation that DHHS submitted to DEA is attached hereto.