A drug company is developing a new drug,ligabamax,which it plans to market to treat chronic pain.Initial tests,however,suggest that the drug has high potential for abuse.Given this information,one might conclude that this drug would be placed on Schedule _____ once it has been approved for use.

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Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse, but may have currently accepted medical uses. Examples include opioids like oxycodone and fentanyl. Ligabamax's potential for abuse suggests that it would fall into this category.

A Drug Company Is Developing a New Drug,ligabamax,which It Plans