PUBHLTH 147 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Lethal Dose, Homeostasis, Model Organism
18 Jan 2017
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Five schedules of controlled substances in the u. s. Schedule i- highest potential for abuse, no medical use, unsafe (e. g. , marijuana, Schedule ii- high potential for abuse, medical use with restrictions, may lead to severe dependence (e. g. , cocaine, opium) Schedule iii- lesser potential for abuse than sched. Ii drugs, accepted medical use in u. s. , may lead to some dependence (e. g. , tylenol w/ codeine) Schedule iv- lower potential for abuse than sched. Iii drugs, accepted medical use in u. s. , may lead to limited dependence (e. g. , xanax, valium) Schedule v- lower potential for abuse than sched. Iv drugs, accepted medical use in u. s. , may lead to limited dependence (e. g. ,. Controlled substances analogue enforcement act, 1986: allowed immediate classification of controlled substance. Comprehensive methamphetamine control act, 1996: prevent illegal manufacturer of methamphetamine. Combat methamphetamine epidemic act, 2006: requires pseudoephedrine purchases be tracked, pseudoephedrine products taken off shelves in pharmacies, now behind the counter.
