How Do You Find Information On What Drugs Fall Into Schedule 2?
In 1970, Congress authorized the Controlled Substances Act, which was meant to provide greater federal oversight of the manufacturing and dispensing of pharmaceuticals in this country. Currently, there are 5 drug schedules covered under the Controlled Substances Act. The drugs range from highly addictive (those in Schedule 1) to minimally or not addictive (those in Schedule 5). Penalties for drug offenses are partially based on what schedule the drugs used in the offense fall into. Therefore, if you have been arrested for or accused of a drug offense, you should find what drugs fall into Schedule 2, as these drugs are involved in a large number of drug-related crimes. Go to the Drug Scheduling page of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Web site (see Resources below) for a complete listing of Schedule 2 drugs. Schedule 2 drugs include some commonly abused substances, such as cocaine, amphetamines and painkillers. The drugs are listed by their chemical names, but common or street names are al
