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Major nurses associations applaud Trump's marijuana rescheduling move, saying it could open doors to critical research

By Marijuana Moment  
   December 29, 2025

Two major nurses associations are applauding the Trump administration's move to federally reschedule marijuana, which they say will pave the path for expanded research into the potential health benefits of cannabis if the rule is finalized. After President Donald Trump signed an executive order this month directing the attorney general to complete the process of moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, the American Nurses Association and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology put out statements commending the action.

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