Controlled Substances Act Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the classification of drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no acceptable medical use?

Schedule IV

Schedule I (correct)

Schedule II

Schedule III

What are some examples of Schedule II drugs?

Cocaine, methadone, PCP, amphetamines, some barbiturates.

What distinguishes Schedule III drugs from Schedules I and II?

Less potential for abuse and accepted medical use.

What is a characteristic of Schedule IV drugs?

<p>Low potential for abuse relative to Schedule III and accepted medical use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of drugs are categorized as Schedule V?

<p>Miscellaneous mixtures containing limited amounts of narcotic drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Controlled Substances Act: Schedules Overview

Schedule I
- Highest potential for abuse
- No accepted medical use in the U.S.
- Includes drugs like heroin, marijuana, methaqualone, and LSD
Schedule II
- High potential for abuse
- Accepted medical use with severe restrictions
- Causes physical and psychological dependence
- Includes cocaine, methadone, PCP, amphetamines, and some barbiturates
Schedule III
- Lower potential for abuse compared to Schedules I and II
- Accepted medical use in the U.S.
- May cause moderate or low physical dependence and high psychological dependence
- Includes all barbiturates not in Schedule II, certain codeine preparations, and steroids
Schedule IV
- Low potential for abuse relative to Schedule III
- Accepted medical use in the U.S.
- Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence
- Includes drugs like darvon, phenobarbital, and tranquilizers such as diazepam (Valium) and librium
Schedule V
- Lowest potential for abuse among the schedules
- Accepted medical use in the U.S.
- Abuse may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence
- Includes mixtures with limited amounts of narcotics (e.g., codeine in cough medicines and anti-diarrheal drugs)

Description

Test your knowledge of the Controlled Substances Act with these flashcards. Learn about various drug schedules, their potential for abuse, and medical uses. Perfect for students in pharmacology or law enforcement training.