Is marijuana considered a narcotic

Answer 1

In no way is cannabis considered a barbiturate. It is a psychotropic, merely a mood enhancer, which is felt by the receptors in the cells that are binding with the Delta-9-THC. Barbiturates, on the other hand, are central nervous system depressants, and cause effects of sedation and/or anesthesia (in larger quantity). Taking Cannabis does not suppress the central nervous system, merely it causes a state of relaxation that is felt mentally first, then physically second. Barbiturates are more similar in effect to ethanol (consumable alcohol) and bares no relation with Cannabis, which does not metabolize at the same rate as a barbiturate, nor do they share similar effects of addiction, as Barbiturates are an addiction that can kill human beings even after surviving an overdose or heading to the withdrawal phase. Cannabis has never, in the history of western medical science, caused an overdose that resulted in death.

Answer 2

Depends what you're smoking...if you're smoking a narcotic substance, then yep, your'e smoking a narcotic. If it's a non-narcotic substance, then surprise surprise, you're not smoking a narcotic.

Answer 3

No, a narcotic is a hand made drug, marijuana comes from a plant and can also be used for medical reasons but some people still call it a narcotic.

Answer 4

Yes, and it's also a controlled substance.

Answer 5

its an herb a narcotic is unnatural hope this helps -your friendly naberhood stoner

Answer 6

No. It's a stimulant.