Regarding marijuana's labeling as a controlled substance, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Marijuana is classified in the most dangerous category of prohibitive substances, along with drugs like heroin and LSD.
B) In its current scheduling category of prohibitive substances,marijuana is assumed to pose a low potential for abuse while offering several medical benefits.
C) Almost half of all states in the U.S.have legalized some instrumental uses of marijuana as a medicine.
D) Afew of the states in the U.S.have legalized marijuana for recreational use.

Question

Regarding marijuana's labeling as a controlled substance, which of the following statements is FALSE?​
A) ​Marijuana is classified in the most dangerous category of prohibitive substances, along with drugs like heroin and LSD.
B) ​In its current scheduling category of prohibitive substances,marijuana is assumed to pose a low potential for abuse while offering several medical benefits.
C) ​Almost half of all states in the U.S.have legalized some instrumental uses of marijuana as a medicine.
D) ​Afew of the states in the U.S.have legalized marijuana for recreational use.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, which means it is considered to have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. This classification contradicts current research on the medical benefits of marijuana. However, it is not classified in the most dangerous category as heroin is in Schedule I, and LSD is in Schedule II. Choices A, C, and D are all true statements.

Regarding Marijuana's Labeling as a Controlled Substance, Which of the Following