drug regulation
Trump Administration Considers Reclassifying Marijuana: Potential Impact on Research and Federal Policy
Dec 16, 2025 12:27 pm CST
President Trump announced his administration is exploring the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III status, which could significantly expand cannabis research opportunities and impact the cannabis industry. Currently legal in 24 states, marijuana remains federally classified alongside heroin and LSD despite widespread state-level acceptance for medical and recreational use.
WHO Warns India Must Strengthen Regulations to Prevent Toxic Cough Syrup Deaths
Oct 21, 2025 08:21 pm CST
Despite some regulatory improvements, India still faces significant challenges in preventing toxic cough syrup sales, according to the WHO. Following the deaths of 24 children linked to contaminated medicine containing dangerous levels of diethylene glycol, officials highlight the need for comprehensive testing requirements for both exported and domestically sold pharmaceutical products.
Coldrif Cough Syrup Tragedy: 20 Children Dead as Sresan Pharma Owner Faces Police Custody
Oct 11, 2025 07:16 am CST
The owner of Sresan Pharma, Ranganathan, has been remanded to 10-day police custody following the deaths of 20 children across three districts in Madhya Pradesh allegedly linked to Coldrif cough syrup. As investigations intensify, the DCGI has issued nationwide directives for stricter pharmaceutical testing protocols while local chemists protest through an indefinite strike.