Controlled Substance Act
/ˈkɒntrəʊld ˈsʌbstəns ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal law regulating the manufacture, distribution, and possession of certain drugs and chemicals considered to have potential for abuse and dependence.
The Controlled Substance Act classifies drugs into schedules based on their medical use and abuse potential.
Forms
- controlled substance act
- controlled substance acts
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Commentary
The term primarily refers to the U.S. federal statute codified at 21 U.S.C. §§801 et seq. It is important to differentiate this Act from state-level controlled substance laws, which may vary.
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