Schedule I drug

Schedule I drugs are a category of drugs that are not currently accepted for medical use and have a high potential for abuse. They are the most dangerous drugs of all the drug schedules with potentially severe psychological or physical dependence. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.

Classification

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. These drugs are considered the most dangerous class of drugs, with a severe risk of physical or psychological dependence.

Examples

Some examples of Schedule I drugs include heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.

Legal implications

Possession, sale, or use of a Schedule I drug is a federal crime in the United States. Penalties vary depending on the quantity of the drug, the type of drug, and the presence of past offenses.

See also

• Controlled Substances Act
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• War on Drugs

Schedule I drug Resources
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