For all the talk, the classification of drugs is not a purely scientific decision. It is, at least in part, a reflection of agreed societal norms. Those norms are expressed through the elected government, who in turn control many strings within the FDA. There are solid scientific arguments to reclassify many things but don't expect that to mean anything to the political appointee who has to sign the document.

Question: Is there a medical use for alcohol? I mean drinking the stuff, not as a disinfectant. I read lots of stuff about uses for LSD and pot in therapy. Is anyone using/studying alcohol?