classification for controlled substances

C I

• These drugs have a high potential for abuse

• No medical uses for treatment

C I

Examples are:

• ecstasy

• Heroin

• LSD

• marijuana

• PCP

CII

• high potential for abuse

• Has accepted medical uses for treatment

• High physical but low psychological dependency

C II

Examples are:

• morephine

• Oxycodone

• Metamphetamine

C III

• Less abuse potential than CII drugs

• Accepted medical use

• Low physical but high psychological dependency

C III

Examples are:

• anabolic steroids

• Hydrocodone

C IV

• less abuse potential than CIII drugs

• Accepted medical use

• Low physical and psychological dependency

C IV

Examples are

• valium

• Xanex

• Darvon

• Phentermine

C V

• less abuse potential than C IV drugs

• Accepted medical use

• Exempted narcotics

C V

Examples re:

• cough medicines with codeine

ELUD

• aka extra label use of drug

  • Different route than what is said in the label

  • Drug mixing/compounding cocktail.

  • Human drug used for animals.