DEA Under Fire: Diversion Division Accused of Blocking US Drug Development, Stalling Cannabis Medicines Despite FDA Approval

US Biotech Accuses DEA of Stalling Innovation In an era where strengthening domestic manufacturing and supply chains, particularly for critical pharmaceuticals, has become a national priority, a significant hurdle is allegedly emerging within the very agencies tasked with regulating controlled substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Diversion Control Division is being highlighted as a major…

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DEA Under Scrutiny: Report Alleges Failures in Cannabis Safety Oversight and Pharmaceutical Research Blockades

A recent report published via ACCESS Newswire on Morningstar on July 4, 2025, has ignited debate regarding the effectiveness of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in managing the complex landscape of cannabis regulation in the United States. The report levels significant criticism against the agency and, specifically, its Deputy Administrator Thomas Prevoznik, who heads the…

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DEA Under Scrutiny Amid Allegations of Cannabis Contamination Failures and Research Obstacles

A recent report has leveled significant allegations against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), particularly targeting Deputy Administrator Thomas Prevoznik. The report claims the agency has allegedly failed in its duty to prevent contaminated cannabis products from entering state-regulated markets across the United States, leading to concerns that consumers are being exposed to potentially harmful substances….

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DEA Accused of Sabotaging Medical Cannabis Research Amid Internal Turmoil and Legal Challenges

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is reportedly grappling with significant internal and legal challenges, including what some sources describe as a “constitutional crisis” stemming from issues within its Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) system. This comes amid escalating legal action from MMJ BioPharma Cultivation, which alleges the federal agency has deliberately obstructed its crucial medical…

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DEA Judge’s Cannabis Research Ruling Triggers Major Constitutional Challenge for MMJ BioPharma

A recent administrative ruling by a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge against a company seeking to develop pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid therapies has ignited a significant legal challenge, potentially forcing a constitutional showdown in federal court. Chief Administrative Law Judge John J. Mulrooney II of the DEA issued a ruling described by the affected company, MMJ BioPharma…

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RFK Defers to DEA on Marijuana Rescheduling, Sidesteps Legalization Queries as Trump’s Health Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: A Controversial Nominee’s Stance on Cannabis Legalization and Rescheduling Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: A Controversial Nominee’s Stance on Cannabis Legalization and Rescheduling Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), presents a complex and somewhat contradictory outlook on cannabis…

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