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Elections remind us how policy shapes our lives long after the votes are counted. 🗳️

This week’s Scholar’s Corner blog, “DEA Drug Scheduling: How Drug Policies Shaped the Opioid Crisis,” explores how the DEA’s drug classification system influences prescribing practices, treatment access, and public health outcomes.

With illicit drug use and fentanyl-related poisonings on the rise, questions continue to surface about how substances are categorized. For instance, cannabis remains a Schedule I drug, while fentanyl is listed under Schedule II, a distinction that highlights the complexity of balancing medical use, risk, and policy.

We thank Melissa for her thoughtful contribution to this important discussion. Read the full article here: https://xfoundationx.org/post/DEA-Drug-Scheduling-How-Drug-Policies-Shaped-the-Opioid-Crisis

What are your thoughts on how policy shapes health outcomes? Tell us below. 👇