Cannabis Educational Content Should Be Incorporated Into Curricula At All Levels, Says American College Of Physicians
The American College of Physicians (ACP), representing over 160,000 medical doctors, issued a new policy paper advocating for the decriminalization of cannabis possession for personal use. The group wants cannabis to be included in all medical education programs.
As cannabis rescheduling is being reviewed by the Drug Enforcement Department (DEA) following a public commentary period, the ACP joins other prominent physician-led organizations such as the AMA and Doctors for Drug Policy Reform.
Emphasizing Education And Training
“The possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use should be decriminalized,” the ACP stated. This call is part of a broader push to rectify the disproportionate impact of aggressive drug control policies on marginalized communities. Decriminalization, they argue, is a crucial step toward achieving equity and justice.
The ACP said decriminalization should be …