Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I substance which is the ranking reserved for drugs with the greatest potential for abuse and with no medicinal value. Heroin, ecstasy and LSD are listed in that category too, while cocaine and methamphetamine rank one level lower than marijuana as Schedule II. The Schedule I classification of marijuana isn’t justified on scientific grounds. Marijuana isn't considered addictive or dangerous except possibly for adolescents who smoke it while their brains are still forming. The plant also holds medical promise in numerous areas. In fact, a drug derived from a compound found in marijuana has been approved to treat nausea in cancer patients. The Schedule I label is a problem because it adds hurdles for researchers & gives the harshest penalties for users.
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