Since 1970,marijuana has been officially classified in the United States as a controlled substance in the same category as __________.

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Marijuana has been officially classified in the same category as heroin as a Schedule I controlled substance, which indicates that it has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. Barbiturates and anti-anxiety medication are controlled substances, but they are classified in different schedules because they are considered to have accepted medical uses. Cocaine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, which means it has a high potential for abuse but also has some accepted medical uses.

Since 1970,marijuana Has Been Officially Classified in the United States