A health teacher says, "Marijuana is a hallucinogen, although the DSM-5 does not technically consider it one. Once the drug is taken, memory often is impaired. There are no medical uses for marijuana; it is strictly a recreational drug." Which part of the teacher's statement is accurate?

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Marijuana can impair memory once it is taken, which is a recognized effect of its use. The other statements are inaccurate; marijuana does have medicinal uses, is not strictly a recreational drug, and while it can have hallucinogenic effects, it is not classified solely as a hallucinogen in the DSM-5.

A Health Teacher Says, "Marijuana Is a Hallucinogen, Although the DSM-5