 Enacted into law as part of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of  Regulation of the manufacture, importation, possession, use and distribution of certain substances

 Five Schedules of substances  Drug Enforcement Administration and the Food and Drug Administration determine which substances are added or removed from schedules  Classification decisions are based on potential for abuse, currently accepted medical use in the US, and international treaties.

 The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.  The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.  There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision  No prescriptions may be written for Schedule I substances, and such substances are subject to production quotas by the DEA.  GHB; Marijuana; Heroin; opiates; Ecstasy; Psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms; Peyote; Tetrahydrogestrinone (THG)

 The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.  The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States with severe restrictions.  Abuse of the drug or other substances may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.  Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner, may not be dispensed without the written prescription  Cocaine; Ritalin; Concerta; Focalin; opium tincture (laudanum); Methadone; Oxycodone; Morphine; Adderall; Pure codeine; Demerol; PCP; Amphetamines

 Potential for abuse less than schedules I and II.  The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States  Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.  Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner, may not be dispensed without a written or oral prescription  Anabolic steroids; Ketamine, popular as a veterinary and pediatric anesthetic; Vicodin / Tylenol 3; Marinol, a synthetic form of THC

 Low potential for abuse relative to schedule III.  Currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.  Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence  Xanax, Valium; Ambien

 Low potential for abuse  Currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.  Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence  May not be distributed or dispensed other than for a medical purpose.  Cough suppressants containing small amounts of codeine; Lyrica

 Pseudoephedrine is widely used in the manufacture of methamphetamine  “Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005” was passed as an amendment to the Patriot Act renewal  Requires customer signature of a "log-book" and presentation of valid photo ID to purchase  Restricts an individual to no more than three packages or 300 standard 30 mg tablets of Sudafed nasal decongestant.  A violation of this statute constitutes a misdemeanor.  Many retailers require it to be behind the pharmacy or service counter, an age restriction on purchase.

 Class B Felony

 If the quantity of marijuana involved: a. 5lbs-100lbs: mandatory minimum term of 2 years and shall be fined up to $25,000. b. 100lbs-500lbs: mandatory minimum term of 4 years and shall be fined up to $50,000. c. over 500lbs: a mandatory minimum term of 8 years and shall be fined up to $100,000.

 If the quantity of cocaine involved: a. 10g-50g: mandatory minimum term of 2 years and shall be fined up to $50,000. b. 50g-100g: mandatory minimum term of years and shall be fined up to $100,000. c. over 100 grams: mandatory minimum term of 8 years and shall be fined up to $400,000.

 If the quantity involved: a. 2.5g-10g: mandatory minimum term of 3 years and shall be fined up to $75,000. b. 10g-50g: mandatory minimum term of 10 years and shall be fined up to $150,000. c. over 50 grams: mandatory minimum term of 25 years and shall be fined up to $750,000.

 If the quantity involved: a. 5g-50g: mandatory minimum term of 2 years and shall be fined up to $50,000. b. 50g-100 grams: mandatory minimum term of 4 years and shall be fined up to $100,000. c. over 100 grams: mandatory minimum term of 8 years and shall be fined up to $400,000.

 If the quantity involved: a. 50doses (5mg)-100 doses (10mg): mandatory term of 2 years and pay a fine of $50,000. b. 100 doses-500 doses: minimum term of 4 years and shall be fined up to $100,000. c. over 500 doses: mandatory minimum term of 8 years and shall be fined up to $400,000.

 If the quantity involved: a doses(5g-50g or 5ml-50ml): mandatory minimum term of 2 years and shall be fined up to $50,000. b doses: mandatory minimum term of 4 years and shall be fined up to $100,000. c. over 500 doses(100 g, or 100 ml): mandatory minimum term of 8 years and shall be fined up to $400,000.