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It isn't. According to the DEA cannabis is classified separately from depressants and stimulants, most likely because the effects of cannabis fit in to both categories.

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Its not a depressant. its an all around. this means that it has characteristics of both stimulants & depressants .

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Why is marijuana not considered a gateway drug?

Marijuana may act as a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen and can be deadly if combined with alcohol.


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