# AMA Raises Concerns About Marijuana, Kratom And Other Botanical Drugs While Pushing ‘Special Schedule’ To Support Research

- Source: Marijuana Moment
- Published: 2026-11-02T16:59:41+00:00
- Category: Business
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The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging federal officials to uphold “known and widely accepted scientific and clinical standards for testing safety and efficacy” of botanical drug products—including cannabis, kratom and other plant-derived substances—warning that political and commercial interests should not circumvent the standard approval process. It also says a “special schedule” shoul

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