How to Find Information on What Drugs Fall Into Schedule 4

The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 provides the basis for the system of drug scheduling in use today. Created by an act of Congress to keep drugs out of the hands of criminals and addicts (and thus limiting the potential for abuse), the Controlled Substances Act is the framework around which modern drug law is built in the United States. Five schedules of drugs currently exist, ranging from highly addictive to not addictive. Schedule 4 drugs are considered minimally addictive. If you have been arrested for an offense involving a Schedule 4 drug, having information on what drugs fall into that schedule will be beneficial to you.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Local telephone book
• Telephone

Learn About the Drugs That Fall Into Schedule 4

1. Get online to the Drug Enforcement Agency's Web site (see Resources below). You will find information on all 5 drug schedules and the drugs that fall into them. The Drug Scheduling page lists Schedule 4 drugs in alphabetical order by generic names, and gives the prescription or common names of them as well.

2. Hire a lawyer to defend you. If you are facing charges stemming from a Schedule 4 drug offense, you will have to follow up with a lawyer who can defend you in court. A lawyer specializing in criminal law will give you more information on Schedule 4 drugs and the possible penalties you may face for violations involving those drugs. Use the American Bar Association Web site (see Resources below) to find an attorney in your area or consult your local telephone book.

3. Get in touch with Narcotics Anonymous (see Resources below) or another support group if you are abusing Schedule 4 drugs such as tranquilizers or sleep aids. While considered minimally addictive, the drugs under schedule 4 can cause serious problems, and abuse of them can be difficult to stop on your own. A support group can help you find out more about the effects of Schedule 4 drugs and how to deal with them.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are arrested on a Schedule 4 drug charge, the police must read you your Miranda rights. The Miranda rights spell out exactly what rights you have during and after your arrest, such as the right to remain silent. Pay attention to these rights and let your lawyer know if they were not read to you.
• Schedule 4 drugs such as Xanax and Valium are sometimes sold illegally over the Internet. You can be arrested for the possession of such drugs if you do not have a valid prescription for them.