A federal law that governs the distribution, use, possession, importation, and production of specific substances. Initially enacted in 1971, it outlines the United States’ drug policy. One of its key functions is to categorize drugs into Schedules I-V, based on factors such as their medical use, potential for abuse, and risk of dependence. Cannabis is categorized as Schedule I, indicating that it has a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical benefits.
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In the Wild — Example
Cannabis has been Schedule I under the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 despite overwhelming evidence of medical benefit.
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