The shift in drug control policy was finalized in 1970 with the passing of the ________________, which created a common standard of dangerousness to rank all drugs rather than concentrating on specific substances.

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The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 created a common standard of dangerousness to rank all drugs and replaced previous drug control policies that focused on specific substances. It established a schedule of drugs that classified them based on their potential for abuse, medical use, and dependence liability. The CSA also created the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to enforce federal drug laws.

The Shift in Drug Control Policy Was Finalized in 1970