Why is marijuana so important?

Marijuana has been found to treat multiple medical conditions including, but not limited to, glaucoma, Crohn’s Disease, seizures, anorexia (stimulates appetite), nausea (which is beneficial to cancer patients nauseous due to chemotherapy), bipolar disorder, muscle spasms, anxiety, and emphysema.

What is the penalty for a Schedule 1 drug?

For the first offense of possession of an illegal substance, you can face up to a year in jail and/or a fine up to $5,000. With any Schedule I or II-related conviction, your driver’s license will be suspended for six months for a first offense, one year for a second offense, and two years for a third offense.

Is alcohol a schedule drug?

Neither alcohol nor tobacco is legally listed as a controlled substance. Over the years, despite the staggering risks associated with teen alcohol abuse and teen smoking, lobbying to get alcohol and tobacco listed as controlled substances has been largely ineffective.

What class of drug is Marijuanas?

The United States (U.S.) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

What is the difference between Schedule 1 and 2 drugs?

Schedule 1 and 2 drugs face the strictest regulations. Schedule 1 drugs are effectively illegal for anything outside of research, and schedule 2 drugs can be used for limited medical purposes with the DEA’s approval — for example, through a license for prescriptions.

What is the difference between Schedule 1 and Schedule 2?

Schedule I — drugs with a high abuse risk. These drugs have NO safe, accepted medical use in the United States. Some examples are heroin, marijuana, LSD, PCP, and crack cocaine. Schedule II — drugs with a high abuse risk, but also have safe and accepted medical uses in the United States.

Why do drug schedules exist?

U.S. law organizes drugs into different schedules based on several criteria, such as a substance’s level of addictive properties. Legal consequences of using or selling illegal drugs are based upon the schedule of those drugs.

What is possession of a Schedule 2?

The controlled substances found in the schedule 2 category are potentially dangerous and addictive. Some may be prescribed by doctors, but others are used solely as non-medical drugs. Morphine, methamphetamine, and methadone are in this category, as are PCP and cocaine.