# Pharma Company And Drug Testing Industry Claim Trump's Rescheduling Move Will 'Increase Marijuana Abuse'

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-18 20:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 3.5

## Executive Summary
Pharmaceutical and drug testing industries warn that President Trump's marijuana rescheduling move could lead to increased drug abuse.

## Intelligence Brief
Federal marijuana rescheduling hearings have concluded, with a DEA judge outlining the next steps in the process. While cannabis industry operators and some state witnesses expressed encouragement—noting that regulation can reduce crime—pharmaceutical and drug testing companies have raised concerns regarding a potential increase in marijuana abuse.


Coverage from Marijuana Moment, MJBizDaily, and Business of Cannabis focuses on the outcomes of the DEA hearings and the diverging reactions between the cannabis sector and anti-cannabis groups. The Motley Fool is analyzing the potential impact of the move on specific companies, including Canopy Growth, Green Thumb, and Tilray.


Future developments center on the next steps laid out by the DEA judge and the legal battle regarding whether marijuana companies can join lawsuits to defend the rescheduling effort.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who is opposing the rescheduling move?
Pharmaceutical companies, the drug testing industry, and anti-cannabis groups are among those opposing the move.

### What was the reaction of the cannabis industry to the hearings?
According to MJBizDaily, the cannabis industry is encouraged following the conclusion of the DEA rescheduling hearings.

### Which companies are being monitored for the impact of this move?
The Motley Fool is tracking what the rescheduling means for Canopy Growth, Green Thumb, and Tilray.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
DEA, Cannabis, Pharma Company And Drug Testing Industry Claim Trump's Rescheduling Move Will Increase Marijuana Abuse, DEA Rescheduling Hearing Closes, States Own Witness Concedes Regulation Reduces Crime, President Trump's Major Marijuana Move What It Means for Canopy Growth Green Thumb and Tilray, Marijuana Companies Shouldn't Be Allowed To Defend Rescheduling By Joining Lawsuit Anti-Cannabis Groups Say, Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Wraps Up With DEA Judge Laying Out Next Steps

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marijuana Moment | Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Wraps Up, With DEA Judge Laying Out Next Steps | 2026-07-17 16:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxObHRNeTgzUWZIclVWOGhOZkF0LTYwYUN3TUFPdGc4Qm82U0hhVW94M002RDVRNGFuTk4yTGZTb3RELXY4a3FhN1BYU0dxNl9EQXBtV3pvbUx0NElWNmJ3bWNUcjYwQWlkWGVTelg3TjFlUWJDVTdUOXotSmxQYjNlZlZPMHJQOUJmVl9zNk52SmxpVnB5S3BhMmdKUFhVS08zRUNLYmxEcXZIekdhSXVySzhYcmlrbFJB?oc=5) |
| MJBizDaily | Cannabis industry encouraged as DEA marijuana rescheduling hearings conclude | 2026-07-17 16:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxPTC1wdTlIek5KcGtpSTRseGFubEJQQms5SHIxU2JqLUNPOTh5cF83dmdWcTNKYl9sOUJPVUpyVnNhTFFwXzQzbWlhTUlTcmtZYTlhakpkVjh4YW1xYVpoOHBQSk95NWdtakVXZ2FzS25fbEJwZGxvY2FlektJR0xDRDQxRXpyWTFLeVRnZk5QdXY1emptRmxFNFQxR3Q5SEZVdFFzbXlNQ29VLW8zSlNfcVFnVQ?oc=5) |
| Business of Cannabis | DEA Rescheduling Hearing Closes as States' Own Witness Concedes Regulation Reduces Crime | 2026-07-17 16:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPTWlqQ083a2RkSGtGNE1nNURNWjF5TkIwV0RGVkFMaUt3d1VPYXhEX1hucjdTZ3Z3elFpMzdWR0xwclJyai1BRlBoZE04LXN0ZW41UEVLTkhoYzFiT2xGYVFfaC0tem9FWVU3amVDVVFqQ0xTbGw5Q190QXU3Rk9MY0NncEZpbFRNSTVwd1R1MW9PYnJtWlFRRkxNQlNWUkI4SzRhc2dVY3R0bzJidzBpSW1zN3c5b0QzLU9R?oc=5) |
| The Motley Fool | President Trump's Major Marijuana Move: What It Means for Canopy Growth, Green Thumb, and Tilray | 2026-07-17 16:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQZ1BqT2c1MVFRNG9sOTA3OW83d1I5YlEzWXpoRml1eUxYNzBxaEd6MnNUNm5rWnVPY0d0U3J0VmlMb0FkMEhTREtSei14YldIN21Vd2lpQTFOQ3pTQUlBM1NQTWFXRHVydXlkdzgzbjh0NURlbEF2XzVjcFc5d1ZPel9KeWVUOURLTzN0VUNEdjhpT2N4aGtPcQ?oc=5) |
| Marijuana Moment | Marijuana Companies Shouldn't Be Allowed To Defend Rescheduling By Joining Lawsuit, Anti-Cannabis Groups Say | 2026-07-17 16:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxPbzlwX3B5UzVJYjFaQmNVbmM4RmpVVWpIS2d0NDMza3UtcmFPTDBmWGRIOERVbDJ1cE9mRml5UUd4UXhLaUdNYzdJWDFxczJIT0hiZ2tFNHg3Wm9EOExweVpoTFAzUlY4cUVUNmZaTjlwODAzTFNhVFc2eFUzd2lIZHZ0MkxFcXBXU3RsZ21rTVNiLWJLYm9wdkZDblpnSi1Zay1jNjJuOXU3aC1YWGRvdlduQTFTUTdvUG55Sy1rTTB4SEhobkF4Q1JaeWwyLW0xcW5TcGlR?oc=5) |
| MJBizDaily | What cannabis operators should do after the DEA rescheduling hearings | 2026-07-17 16:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxNMWJrUVJRUDdRWXRHOGkwc2R3VXVRTWRKVkpEaFdCZlM3Q2ZIZkNSS2wyUENPcWdLaFduNm5WN1ZYUTlVa2RqVkk5M0NQWExWVlp0Tkk2bVZ2QVlmRmd1Y25sS2VMZFBXTjJUSEFUSDJHUWhJYXJGc0xPZ0kxeXk3ZkRvcDFLZGRqZHZrbGR1cFJGQlZZRjRnb252enQ5LVBjSTlXNkFpRHUxdGxLdVZEdlZfQkF6Mm1lYXpF?oc=5) |
| Marijuana Moment | Pharma Company And Drug Testing Industry Claim Trump's Rescheduling Move Will 'Increase Marijuana Abuse' | 2026-07-17 16:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxOaFRlNDV6Mjd6Q3U0eFJOZEY4RnZ5RWZmN255SzVOY1FMaURZcEU3aXhRLTVEN1RVMVlJM2k3YlJMU0cyYndERFdmX1hXUmdvVGF2VnNWMU5Pc1diM2ROb3F0eGVyS0Y2dEdVV29sT0JzQkdOSFNSaHFYVDJramVFR2FlYjBoMlUxdy1oZks2Y1VrQkZHbnFSMHRTX3dFRFd2eXZ2NklkOW5OVk1XamdwcDlOTkZBdDh3Xy1JMF9IUzNjNGFrT0RVVl9SOU1WWHM?oc=5) |

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