What drugs are considered controlled substances?

In New York, controlled substances are drugs that the government has regulated due to their potential for abuse and addiction. These drugs are divided into five categories called “schedules” with Schedule I having the most severe restrictions on its use. According to the New York State Department of Health, drugs classified as Schedule I are those that have no accepted medical use and have a high potential for abuse. These drugs include heroin, ecstasy, LSD, and marijuana. Schedule II drugs, which are classified as having some accepted medical use but a high potential for abuse, include cocaine, opium, codeine, morphine, and methadone. Schedule III drugs are considered to have some accepted medical use and have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule I and II drugs. These drugs include anabolic steroids, ketamine, and some stimulants used to treat ADD/ADHD. Schedule IV drugs have an even lower potential for abuse and include Xanax, Valium, Ambien, and some barbiturates. Schedule V drugs are drugs with the least potential for abuse and include cough medicines with codeine, Lyrica, and some anticonvulsants. These drugs are strictly regulated and are available by prescription only. It is illegal to possess, buy, or sell these drugs without a valid prescription.

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