Match each item with the correct statement below.

-A drug recognized by the DEA as a drug with little or no benefit and high potential for abuse

Question

Match each item with the correct statement below.

-A drug recognized by the DEA as a drug with little or no benefit and high potential for abuse

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marijuana is recognized by the DEA as a Schedule I drug, which means it has no accepted medical use, a high potential for abuse, and is considered one of the most dangerous drugs.

Other choices and their corresponding DEA schedules:
A) Sedatives - Schedule IV (low potential for abuse and accepted medical use)
C) Opioids - Schedule II (high potential for abuse but accepted medical use)
D) Amphetamines - Schedule II (high potential for abuse but accepted medical use)
E) Hallucinogens - Schedule I (no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse)
F) Cocaine - Schedule II (high potential for abuse but accepted medical use in some medical procedures)
G) Inhalants - not assigned a specific DEA schedule, but considered dangerous and harmful.

Match Each Item with the Correct Statement Below