What schedule of drug is marijuana classified under?

Marijuana is classified as a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act. This classification indicates that marijuana is considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use at the federal level. Schedule 1 drugs are also characterized by a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. The other schedules (Schedule 2, 3, and 4) contain drugs that are recognized for medical use and can be prescribed, but marijuana does not fall under these categories due to its current federal legal status despite changes at the state level in many parts of the country. Understanding this classification is essential for grasping the legal and regulatory framework surrounding marijuana usage, distribution, and penalization in the context of law enforcement and correctional practices.