Schedule I
Schedule I
Schedule I (/ˈskɛdjuːl aɪ/) refers to the category of drugs, substances, or chemicals defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse in the Controlled Substances Act of the United States.
Etymology
The term "Schedule I" originates from the categorization system used in the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 in the United States. The Act established five "schedules" or classifications for drugs and substances, with Schedule I being the most restrictive category.
Related Terms
- Controlled Substances Act: The federal U.S. drug policy under which the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances is regulated.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): The United States federal law enforcement agency tasked with combating drug trafficking and distribution within the U.S.
- Substance Abuse: The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
- Drug Addiction: A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.
- Psychoactive Substances: Chemical substances that change brain function and result in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Schedule I
- Wikipedia's article - Schedule I
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