How to Find Information on What Drugs Fall Into Schedule 2
In 1970, Congress authorized the Controlled Substances Act, which was meant to provide greater federal oversight of the manufacturing and dispensing of pharmaceuticals in this country. Currently, there are 5 drug schedules covered under the Controlled Substances Act. The drugs range from highly addictive (those in Schedule 1) to minimally or not addictive (those in Schedule 5). Penalties for drug offenses are partially based on what schedule the drugs used in the offense fall into. Therefore, if you have been arrested for or accused of a drug offense, you should find what drugs fall into Schedule 2, as these drugs are involved in a large number of drug-related crimes.
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Learn More About Schedule 2 Drugs and Offenses
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Go to the Drug Scheduling page of the Drug Enforcement Agency's Web site (see Resources below) for a complete listing of Schedule 2 drugs. Schedule 2 drugs include some commonly abused substances, such as cocaine, amphetamines and painkillers. The drugs are listed by their chemical names, but common or street names are also listed for many of them.
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Follow up by obtaining a criminal defense attorney if necessary. Your attorney can explain your rights, advise you as to what to do if you have been accused of a Schedule 2 drug offense and tell you what kind of penalties you could be facing. Contact the American Bar Association (see Resources below) to locate an attorney or use your local telephone directory.
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Get more information on drugs and drug addiction by contacting Narcotics Anonymous (see Resources below). This organization can give you information on the effects of addictive drugs and support for overcoming an addiction.
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Tips & Warnings
Know your rights during an arrest. You do not have to talk to the police or answer their questions, and you have a right to an attorney. The court will appoint one for you if you cannot afford one.
Federal law provides harsh penalties for trafficking in certain Schedule 2 drugs like cocaine, including a minimum of 5 years in prison if convicted.
