Methamphetamineconstituted half of the amphetamine salts for the original formulation for the diet drug Obetrol. Methamphetamine was also marketed for sinus inflammation or for non-medicinal purposes as "pep pi
9.8K Drug use is often referred to as a steep slope, where one or two encounters can lead to dependence. In this lesson, learn about how this slope can steepen through the development of drug tolerance, which can lead to overdose and a host of other problems. Related...
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the most commonly abused type of prescription drug is narcotic, or opioid, pain relievers, including codeine and morphine. These drugs are usually prescribed for moderate to severe pain. Drugs such as these can be highly addictive, and abuse ca...
Adderall is a Schedule II medication as classified by the DEA. Schedule II medications have a known medical use, but a high potential for addiction and abuse. People abuse Adderall because it increases focus, causes euphoria and increases energy. Tolerance to Adderall can build quickly. Drug tole...
These medications are classified as Schedule II controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act due to their potential for misuse. Illicit stimulants Cocaine MDMA (ecstasy) Methamphetamine (crystal meth) Legal stimulants Caffeine – found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and some medications Ni...
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...
What is the drug’s potential for abuse? This is a reference for its potential to be used recreationally or as a performance-enhancing substance. If a substance has euphoric or psychedelic effects, it would be considered to have potential for abuse. Drugs like Adderall that can be used to ...
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has initiated proceedings to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance, marking a significant step towards cannabis reform in the country.After months of deliberation, the Ass
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the most commonly abused type of prescription drug is narcotic, or opioid, pain relievers, including codeine and morphine. These drugs are usually prescribed for moderate to severe pain. Drugs such as these can be highly addictive, and abuse ca...
A drug is a chemical substance that interacts with bodily systems to produce the intended therapeutic effects and is used to treat clinical diseases. Some medicines, such as digitalis, atropine, morphine, vincristine, and caffeine, are derived ...