The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is sounding the alarm over President Trump's recent announcement to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. While the move is being celebrated by some as a step toward marijuana reform, NDASA warns that this decision could have catastrophic consequences for the safety of the United States workforce and transportation sectors.

Washington, DC December 12, 2025 --(PR.com)-- The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is sounding the alarm over President Trump’s recent announcement to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. While the move is being celebrated by some as a step toward marijuana reform, NDASA warns that this decision could have catastrophic consequences for the safety of the United States workforce and transportation sectors.

“Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III will dismantle critical safety measures that have protected our roads, airways, and communities for decades,” said Emilee Avery, NDASA Board Member and Fitness for Duty Manager. “The guardrails implemented under President Reagan’s administration 30 years ago have been instrumental in ensuring that safety-sensitive positions, such as truck drivers, school bus drivers, and airline pilots, remain drug-free. This decision ...