PSN Briefings

Plain-English cannabis industry updates — what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters.

Episode 1 • Federal Rescheduling — What Actually Changed

Latest PSN Briefs

Short, plain-English updates from the PSN desk

  • What federal rescheduling did NOT change 2 min read • Federal
  • Why state cannabis boards still control outcomes 3 min read • States
  • What operators should not assume in 2026 2 min read • Operators

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[#item_full_content] The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA) has governed America’s relationship with cannabis since its enactment in 1970. The CSA divides drugs, certain chemicals used to make drugs, and other regulated substances into five distinct categories called “schedules.” Drugs are classified according to their abuse potential and currently accepted medical use. Schedule V drugs represent the lowest potential for abuse relative to medical value, whereas Schedule I drugs carry the highest potential for abuse and the lowest medical value.  Read More