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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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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.


Marijuana is a depressant?

Marijuana can have a depressant effect, but it is not only a depressant. It may also act as a stimulant or hallucinogen. For this reason, marijuana is a: depressant stimulant hallucinogen


Definition for depressant?

a depressant is a drug that slows down your body. a depressant is a drug that slows down your body.


Why shouldn't you use marijuana?

because it is a depressant drug If you're taking other medications and are unsure how the two will interact. But, you obviously have the internet.


How does marijuana effect the emotions?

Marijuana is a mild depressant


Can someone get a prescription for marijuana if they have depression anxiety?

No, marijuana is not recommended for people who have depression or anxiety because the drug itself is a depressant.


Alcohol is what kind of drug?

It is considered a depressant.


Is marijuana just a depressant or is it a hallucinogen too?

Hallucinogen


Is marijuana a depressant stimulant or hallucinogen?

Marijuana is a hallucinogenic (helps one hallucinate) and is a depressant that hampers the short term memory as does againg. Depending on the strain, marijuana is psychotropic drug. Sativa strains are stimulants, while Indica strains, because of having CB, another psychoactive cannabinoid which has a sedative effect, are depressants.


Does Marijuana has the characteristics of both a stimulant and depressant?

Yes, marijuana can have both stimulant and depressant effects. It can initially produce feelings of euphoria and increased energy (stimulant effects) followed by relaxation and sedation (depressant effects). The effects can vary depending on the individual and the strain of marijuana consumed.


What is the form of drug for alcohol?

It is a depressant, an anti - excitory drug


What type of drug is cannabis stimulant depressant pain killer or hallucinogenic?

From Wikipedia: "While many drugs clearly fall into the category of either stimulant, depressant, hallucinogen, or antipsychotic, cannabis, containing both THC and CBD, exhibits a mix of all properties, leaning towards hallucinogen properties due to THC being the primary constituent."