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This resolution urges the Georgia General Assembly to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance, aligning with a presidential executive order and federal recommendations. Schedule I drugs, like marijuana currently, are considered to have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, while Schedule III drugs have accepted medical uses, a lower potential for abuse, and a moderate to low risk of dependence. This change is supported by findings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) indicating scientific evidence for marijuana's use in treating conditions like pain, nausea, and anorexia, and is part of a broader federal effort to increase research into medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD).