Controlled Substances

Question 1

What happens when a drug(s) is a Schedule I Substance?

Answer 1

Unaccepted medical use
Illegal for prescribing purposes
High potential for drug abuse
Lack safety

Question 2

What happens when a drug(s) is a Schedule II Substance?

Answer 2

Accepted medical use
Available by prescription only
High potential for drug abuse
High potential for physical/psychological dependence

Question 3

What happens when a drug(s) is a Schedule III Substance?

Answer 3

Accepted medical use
Available by prescription only
Moderate potential for drug abuse
Moderate-low potential for physical/psychological dependence

Question 4

What happens when a drug(s) is a Schedule IV Substance?

Answer 4

Accepted medical use
Available by prescription only
Moderate potential for drug abuse
Mild potential for physical/psychological dependence

Question 5

What happens when a drug(s) is a Schedule V Substance?

Answer 5

Accepted medical use
Available by prescription (limited quantities available OTC in some states)
Low potential for abuse
Low potential for physical/psychological dependence