Schedule III: The drug or other substance has a potential for abuse less than the drugs or other substances in schedules I and II it has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.However, abuse of the drug or other substances may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Schedule II: The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse, but has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions.Schedule I: The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse, has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and lacks the accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision.It is commonly known as the Controlled Substances Act, or "CSA" and divides drugs into five "schedules" (I, II, III, IV, and V) based on the degree of severity of addiction and abuse, medical usage, and dependence associated with it. Click on each to download a brochure in PDF format that describes the risks of using each.Ĭhapter 13 of Title 21 of the US Code provides the foundation for the nation’s laws related to illegal substances and drugs.
Below are some of the most common drugs in Washington, DC. From prescription drugs to PCP-laced cigarettes and everything in between, the street-level drug dealer may be active in your community without you even knowing it. As a resident, parent, or just a caring citizen, it's valuable to know a little about the illegal drug trade that has become a common part of life in many metropolitan areas.
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