Questions: As of this exam (9/12/2024), what schedule drug is marijuana classified as? Schedule II (2) Schedule I (1) Schedule V (5) Schedule III (3) Previous

The answer is Schedule I (1): Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug.

Explanation for each option:

• Schedule I (1): This is the correct classification for marijuana under the United States Controlled Substances Act as of the date mentioned in the question. Schedule I drugs are defined as substances with a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Despite changes in state laws regarding the medical and recreational use of marijuana, it remains a Schedule I substance at the federal level.

• Schedule II (2): This schedule includes drugs that have a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence, but they also have accepted medical uses. Examples include cocaine and methamphetamine. Marijuana does not fall under this category at the federal level.

• Schedule III (3): Drugs in this category have a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. They have accepted medical uses. Examples include anabolic steroids and certain barbiturates. Marijuana is not classified as Schedule III.

• Schedule V (5): This schedule includes drugs with a lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Examples include cough preparations with less than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters. Marijuana is not classified as Schedule V.

It's important to note that while marijuana is classified as Schedule I at the federal level, various states have enacted laws that legalize its use for medical and/or recreational purposes, creating a complex legal landscape.