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Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug, despite not fitting the Schedule I criteria.

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Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act by the U.S. federal government. This means it is considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.

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Is marijuana a controlled dangerous substance?

Yes, marijuana is considered a controlled dangerous substance in many jurisdictions, classified as a Schedule I drug at the federal level in the United States. Its status varies by country and state, with some places legalizing its use for medical and/or recreational purposes.


Why was marijuana illegalized?

Marijuana was criminalized in the early 20th century, primarily due to misinformation and fear-mongering campaigns that portrayed it as a dangerous substance. The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 prohibited its use and cultivation, classifying it as a narcotic drug without a valid medical use. Later, the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 classified marijuana as a Schedule I drug, further solidifying its illegal status in the United States.


The laws of marijuana in texas?

In Texas, marijuana is illegal for recreational use and possession of any amount can result in criminal charges. Medical use of marijuana is restricted to a low-THC cannabis oil for specific medical conditions. Possession of even small amounts of marijuana can lead to fines, imprisonment, and a criminal record in Texas.


Is marijuana legal in California without a card?

Yes, recreational marijuana is legal in California for adults 21 and older. You do not need a medical card to purchase or use marijuana from a licensed dispensary.


What percentage of teens use marijuana?

Approximately 13.3% of US high school students in 2019 reported using marijuana in the past month according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Is marijuana a schedule 2 drug?

Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug. It is scheduled to be more dangerous than meth.


Possess schedule vi principal?

Marijuana possession


Can a marijuana caregiver buy marijuana seeds?

If your talking about the legality... Just like with all things Medical Marijuana. Its a conflict. You can legally by seeds just like marijuana, if your legal in your state. Under Federal law its still illegal. Its still schedule one. Until its droped it from schedule one their is still some risk. I guess it depends on who's trying to arrest you :/


The synthetic version of marijuana is currently scheduled as?

Specific JWH compounds are schedule 1.


In America what class does marijuana belong to?

Marijuana is categorized in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It is entirely prohibited for all use by the federal government of the United States. Drug offenses relating to drugs within Schedule I have the toughest legal penalties.


What is the active ingredient in legal marijuana?

What, precisely, is "legal" marijuana? As far as the US federal government is concerned, there is no such thing. Marijuana is a Schedule I substance, DEA 7360; the active ingredients are tetrahydrocannabinols (several chemically distinct but closely related compounds that are listed collectively as a separate Schedule I substance, DEA 7370). "Legal marijuana" sounds like a slang or marketing term for something that isn't actually marijuana at all; if you can give the botanical name, we may be able to help you.


Marijuana is classified as?

According to our "intelligent" US government, marijuana is classified as a schedule 1 drug.....the worst of the worst, right up there with heroin. HOWEVER, cocaine is a schedule 2 drug, apparently not so bad for you compared to weed...according to our "intelligent" government.


What is the central issue involved in the passage of state laws allowing the medical use of marijuana?

Because marijuana is considered as a schedule controlled substance. It is highly potent and addictive which has a potential for abuse.


What does CS-SCH VI mean for possessing marijuana?

CS-SCH VI - is legal/law enforcement 'shorthand' which means: "Controlled Substance-Schedule 6" which is where Cannabis/Marijuana is listed.


What is the punishment for theft of medical marijuana?

Theft, Breaking and entering, and possesion of a schedule 1 narcotic. FELONY X3


List all the drugs in schedules c and c1?

There are no schedule C or C1 drugs. The DEA lists controlled drugs as Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Some Schedule 1 drugs are heroin, ecstasy, and marijuana.


What makes marijuana a controlled substances?

The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) places substances into various schedules (1-5) based on their potential for causing addiction and medical usefulness. Marijuana (as THC, or dronabinol) is classified as schedule- 4, meaning its addiction potential is less than morphine, in schedule-2.