Controlled Substances

Controlled substances are drugs that are separated into “schedules” based on how addictive they are, how harmful they are and their possible medical benefits.

• Ecstasy

• LSD

• Peyote

• Hallucinogenic mushrooms

• GHB

• Marijuana

• Cocaine

These drugs have a high potential for abuse, and serve no legitimate medical purpose.

Some Schedule 2 drugs are:

• Opium

• Morphine

• Hydrocodone

• Oxycodone

• Methadone

• Methamphetamines

These drugs have a high potential for abuse and addiction, but have an approved medical use.

Some Schedule 3 drugs are:

• Ketamine (anabolic steroids)

• Morphine (lower potency)

• Hydrocodone with aspirin or acetaminophen

These drugs have a lower risk of dependency, and an approved medical use.

Some Schedule 4 drugs are:

• Valium

• Rohypnol

• Xanax

These drugs have a low risk of abuse, and limited addictive tendencies.

Some Schedule 5 drugs are:

• Cold medicine with ephedrine

• Cough syrups with Codeine

These drugs have a very low risk of abuse and can usually be obtained over the counter.