The Controlled Substances Act regulates drugs with potential for abuse and addiction, grouping them into five schedules based on their addictive potential. The act covers narcotics, depressants, stimulants, anabolic steroids, and hallucinogens. The DEA monitors the growth, sale, and use of marijuana. Controlled substances must be handled with care and usually require a prescription. Hallucinogens […]
Bioaccumulation is when a substance cannot be processed by an organism and instead concentrates in the body, often leading to health problems. This can occur with toxins or even beneficial substances. Body fat is a common place for substances to bioaccumulate, and occupational diseases can result from exposure. Biomagnification is when the toxic substance is […]
The Controlled Substances Act classifies regulated substances into five schedules, with Schedule I being the most harmful and in need of regulation. Schedule II substances have a high potential for abuse and severe dependence, but also have an accepted medical use. The remaining schedules have progressively lower risk and potential severity of abuse. Violating anti-trafficking […]
Illegal substances, also known as illegal drugs, are banned due to their potential for abuse and fall into three categories: depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens. Controlled substances can also be illegal if used or distributed incorrectly. The use and possession of illegal substances are punishable by law, and the punishment varies depending on the jurisdiction and […]
