Abbreviation for the Controlled Substances Act. Formally known as the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. 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.
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The CSA's scheduling of cannabis as Schedule I has blocked legitimate research for decades.
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