Texas Controlled Substances Act Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does it mean to 'Administer' a controlled substance?

To transfer a controlled substance to another person.

To manufacture a controlled substance.

To directly apply a controlled substance by injection. (correct)

To disguise a controlled substance with a different label.

Define 'Controlled Substance'.

A substance listed in Schedules I through V or Penalty Groups 1, 1-A, 2, 2-A, 3, or 4.

What is a 'Controlled Substance Analogue'?

A substance with a chemical structure similar to a controlled substance in Schedule I or II.

A 'Counterfeit Substance' can bear unauthorized labels or trademarks.

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What does it mean to 'Deliver' a controlled substance?

To transfer a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia to another. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Dispense'.

The delivery of a controlled substance during professional practice or research. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Distribute' refer to in the context of controlled substances?

To deliver a controlled substance other than by administering or dispensing. Signup and view all the answers

What is classified as a 'Drug'?

A substance recognized for medical use that is not food. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Drug Paraphernalia'.

Equipment or materials intended for use with controlled substances. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Human Consumption' mean?

The application of a substance to or into a human body. Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'Immediate Precursor'?

A compound used in the manufacture of a controlled substance. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Manufacture'.

The production or processing of a controlled substance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Definitions from Texas Controlled Substances Act

Administer: Direct application of a controlled substance to a patient or research subject, either by a practitioner or at their direction in their presence.
Controlled Substance: Includes substances listed in Schedules I-V or various Penalty Groups. Covers drugs, adulterants, dilutants, and aggregates from mixtures.
Controlled Substance Analogue: A substance that resembles a controlled substance in chemical structure or is designed to produce similar effects.
Counterfeit Substance: A controlled substance that falsely bears labels, trademarks, or identification marks of a manufacturer other than its actual maker.
Deliver: Transfer of a controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or drug paraphernalia to another person, inclusive of offering for sale.
Dispense: Delivery of a controlled substance within professional practice, including all activities related to preparation for delivery to users or research subjects.
Distribute: Delivery of a controlled substance by means other than administering or dispensing.
Drug: A substance recognized in pharmacopoeias or formulated for diagnosing, treating, preventing diseases, or affecting bodily structure/function, excluding food.
Drug Paraphernalia: Equipment or materials used for handling controlled substances or for injecting/ingesting in violation of the Code.
Human Consumption: Actions involving injection, inhalation, ingestion, or application of substances to the human body.
Immediate Precursor: A substance designated as critical for producing controlled substances, whether as a common compound or intermediary.
Manufacture: Processes involved in producing controlled substances, excluding marihuana, through natural extraction or chemical synthesis.

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Explore the Texas Controlled Substances Act through these flashcards. Each card covers key definitions and terms relevant to the Act, helping you understand the legal framework surrounding controlled substances in Texas. Perfect for law students or professionals needing a quick reference guide.