How Do You Find Information On What Drugs Fall Into Schedule 5?
Under current U.S. law, drugs are classified according to their potential for addiction and abuse. This classification is for manufacturing and dispensing purposes and helps doctors, pharmacists and drug companies keep better control over these drugs. The current system of classification was created by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, which created 5 schedules into which drugs fall. Schedule 1 drugs are the most addictive while schedule 5 drugs are the least so. If you have been arrested or are facing charges stemming from violations involving Schedule 5 drugs, you will want to know what drugs fall into this schedule. Ask the experts. The Drug Enforcement Agency has complete information on the drugs that fall into Schedule 5 on the Drug Scheduling page of their Web site (see Resources below). Only a small number of drugs fall into Schedule 5, and although these substances are controlled, they are considered minimally addictive. Get legal help. After consulting the Drug Enforcement A
