EXCLUSIVE – System Of A Down’s Shavo On Cannabis Rescheduling: ‘Still A Long Way To Go But It’s A Huge Milestone’
Shavo Odadjian, founder of cannabis brand 22Red and bassist for the heavy metal band System of a Down welcome the recent announcement from President Joe Biden that marijuana will be rescheduled from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under federal law. Odadjian, a long-time cannabis advocate and entrepreneur, shared his reaction in an exclusive statement to Benzinga Cannabis, emphasizing the positive implications for both the industry and consumers.
“It’s a thrill to see the US government making real changes in how cannabis is treated. I’ve been in the business for years and a consumer for decades,” Odadjian said. He highlighted the broader benefits of this reclassification, noting, “Going from Schedule I to Schedule III will benefit not just those of us who are trying to share the plant in its peak form, but for consumers who want options, quality, and greater ease …