Chapter 11/ Lesson 4 8.7K Drugs are classified into five distinct schedules that weigh medical benefits against their potential for abuse as called for by Congress in the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Explore the drug classification process, and...
Stimulants. These wake-promoting drugs include derivatives of amphetamines, like dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), methamphetamine (Desoxyn) and methylphenidate (Ritalin). They can be effective, but they also can have side effects that include dependence -- getting "hooked" on them -- and heart problem...