definitely with nochowder on this-"technically" it is a drug, and exactly right that yes ganja is habit forming, but not addictive. I know what you mean though, the connotation that people say "drug" in reference to weed as though it's heroine.
The constant assupmtion that if you show any sign of being "lazy" it's because of the pot, yadda yadda. Truth be told if your lazy your lazy don't blame the ganja. I know many a business owners, etc, people with jobs which do not allow for the weed stereo type.

Also, very cool article iwantFUEGO. Also heard on NPR recently there is a study showing promising uses for marijuana on alzheimers!