How to Find Information on What Drugs Fall Into Schedule 3

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (also known as the Controlled Substances Act) groups different types of drugs into schedules. There are currently 5 drug schedules that the United States uses in classifying drugs. The Controlled Substances Act was created to maintain greater accountability in the drug manufacturing and shipping process and to make sure the appropriate people maintain control over the drugs in the schedules. If you are arrested for a drug offense, the schedule into which the drugs involved fall will make a difference in the penalty you receive if you are convicted. Schedule 3 drugs fall into the middle of the scale of seriousness regarding drug offenses. For your own benefit, find information on what drugs fall into Schedule 3.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access
• Telephone directory
• Telephone

Instructions

Understand What Drugs Fall Into Schedule 3

1. Steroids, diet drugs and some narcotics fall into Schedule 3. These drugs have the potential to seriously alter your body and mental state. In some instances, they can cause great physical and mental harm. If you are abusing Schedule 3 drugs, get help at Narcotics Anonymous (see Resources below).

2. Take appropriate follow-up action with an attorney if necessary. The American Bar Association (see Resources below) can help you find one. You can also find one yourself in your local telephone book under the heading ''Attorneys.'' An attorney will defend you in court if need be and can give you more information on the laws regarding the possession and sale of Schedule 3 drugs.

3. Visit the Web site of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) (see Resources below) and look at the page on Drug Scheduling. You will see a listing of what drugs fall into all 5 schedules in alphabetical order within a schedule by the chemical name of the drug. Common names of the drugs are sometimes listed, and whether or not the substance is a precursor to another drug is also sometimes noted.

Tips & Warnings

• You have the right to an attorney. If you are arrested for a Schedule 3 drug offense, you are entitled to legal representation. The court will appoint an attorney to represent you if you cannot afford to hire one on your own.

• Major violations of drug laws are investigated and prosecuted by the DEA. If you profit from the illicit trafficking of drugs, the DEA may seize your assets to the extent those assets are derived from such trafficking.