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Archived News and Notices (generally archived after 30 days) M O R ER E S O U R C E S Drug Testing Comparison of testing methods for marijuana use and time estimates for positive results. Landmark Medical Marijuana Court Cases Case summaries, original court documents, and amicus briefs on Conant v. Walters, U.S.A v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative, and Gonzalez v. Raich. Drug Rescheduling Criteria Outlines the government's five-step process to change marijuana from a Schedule I drug into a schedule that allows physicians to prescribe it. Includes a link to the currently pending Petition to Reschedule marijuana. 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