Since 1970 the United States has maintained the in an effort to protect the general public from potentially dangerous and addictive drugs. Controlled substances give the government a way to organize and categorize different drugs, based on their tendency to be addictive or on their potential to harm the general public. Schedule 1 Drug Schedule 1 drugs generally have a very high potential for addiction and abuse. While Schedule 1 drugs might be allowed in some medical research settings, they are not permitted to be used for medical purposes in the United States. The list for schedule 1 and schedule 2 drugs tends to be longer than for the other schedules. Over 100 drugs are listed in official list.
Read about the most addictive drugs. Some familiar drugs assigned a Schedule 1 class include:. Ecstasy. GHB.
2 Purpose The Yellow List contains the current list of narcotic drugs under international control and additional relevant information. It has been prepared by the International Narcotics Control Board to assist Governments in completing the annual statistical. Commonly Used Illegal Drugs. Commonly used illegal drugs include marijuana, heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and methamphetamines and club drugs. This list provides examples of their commercial and street names, how they are administered, their effects, health risks and other information.
Heroin. LSD.
Marijuana. Schedule 2 Drug Similar to schedule 1 drugs, abuse for Schedule 2 drugs may create “severe psychological or physical dependence.” But the biggest difference between a Schedule 1 and a Schedule 2 drug is that the latter often contains substances or drugs prescribed for medical use in the United States. Most prescribed schedule 2 drugs are closely monitored and include strict restrictions to regulate and lower the risk for abuse and addiction. Some familiar drugs in the Schedule 2 class include:. Cocaine.
Morphine. Hydrocodone (Vicodin). Methadone. Methamphetamine.
Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet). Opium.
PCP. Schedule 3 Drug If you abuse a Schedule 3, you may still experience moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence, but, in general, Schedule 3 drugs have less potential for abuse than Schedule 1 or 2 drugs do. Schedule 3 drugs are often prescribed for medical purposes. Cocaine. Morphine.
Hydrocodone (Vicodin). Methadone. Methamphetamine. Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet). Opium. PCP. Some familiar drugs in the Schedule 3 class include:.
Anabolic steroids. Buprenorphine (i.e. Suboxone). Codein and hydrocodone products mixed with aspirin or Tylenol.
Ketamine K. Xanax. Schedule 4 Drug Your chances of becoming addicted—either physically or psychologically—to a Schedule 4 drug are quite limited; therefore, drugs in this class often have a low potential for abuse and are frequently prescribed medications. Some familiar drugs in the Schedule 4 class include:. Alprazolam.
Clonzaepam (Klonpin, Valpax, etc.). Diazepam. Schedule 5 Drug Again, your risk of becoming addicted to a Schedule 5 drug is quite low relative to Schedule 4 drugs and are prescribed medications. Sometimes Schedule 5 drugs are actually higher scheduled drugs in lower amounts. Some familiar drugs in the Schedule 5 class include:. Cough medicines (with codeine).
Zolpidem (Ambien, Stillnox, Zolpimist). Other Drug Classifications The Schedule of drugs refers primarily to how addictive a drug might be and whether it is currently allowed for medical use in the United States.
Drugs are also classified by their chemical make-up and the way they interact with the body. Some common classifications include:.
Stimulants. Depressants. Opiates. Opioids. Opium derivaties. Hallucinogenic. Steroids.