Schedule Drug
/ˈskedʒuːl ˈdrʌɡ/
Definitions
- (n.) A drug classified under a legal schedule based on its potential for abuse and medical use, subject to regulatory control under drug enforcement laws.
Possession of a Schedule Drug without a prescription is a criminal offense.
Forms
- schedule drug
- schedule drugs
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Commentary
The term 'Schedule Drug' typically refers to substances categorized under statutes like the Controlled Substances Act, with classification affecting legal handling and penalties.
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