Controlled Substances Act

The Narcotic Drug Act was established in 1967 and its purpose was to reaffirm Australia’s obligation under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs which was held in 1961 and it was designed to establish licensing and permit schemes for the cultivation and production of cannabis and cannabis resin for strictly medicinal and scientific use only. As well as establishing a convention for the matter which sole purpose is to investigate, monitor and to give out instructions on how much dosage is…

There are a variety of daily habits and hobbies that college students participate in, during their schooling and off time, in order to alleviate stress and meet the demands of their college workload. Examples of these hobbies and some extracurricular activities might include; sports teams, fraternities, sororities, campus organizations or clubs, social gatherings, and even parties. The more often overlooked activities may even include alcohol and drugs. Drugs, not on the topic of cocaine, heroin…

Also, it is easier to buy since these drugs are legal controlled substances. Prescription drugs such as Xanax, Percocet, Adderall, and Codeine are drugs that are misused by people in today’s society. Users experience a high when they take extreme dosages of the drug. Misuse of these drugs come with side effects that are exceptionally similar to the side effects of illegal substances. For instance, overdosing on Xanax could cause blurred vision, slurred speech, weakness…

There are five classifications of major drugs that are use illegally in the US. Class I, or highest offense type drugs involve marijuana, heroin, opioids, hallucinogenic substances, peyote, mescaline, gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), and others. This class of drugs is classified as having high potential for abuse, has no currently accepted medical uses, and lacks accepted safety standards for use under medical supervision. Class II, involves cocaine, opium, oxycodone, methadone, morphine,…

Honors English IV Mrs. Andrews 23-November 2015 LSD LSD-25 was among one of the drugs that CIA scientists tested, LSD seemed to have one of the highest potential for use in intelligence gathering. The CIA studied and utilized LSD extensively from the early fifties until 1963, when they stopped using it. Psychologists, who had been steadily building data that supported the therapeutic side of LSD, they were forced to stop their research. Dr. Timothy Leary and Dr. Richard Alpert of Harvard…

else. A grandfather whose hands shake uncontrollably from Parkinson’s disease as he tries to play catch with his grandson in the backyard. Although Cannabis can treat these symptoms, it is currently listed as as Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substance Act, therefore, it is considered illegal. Cannabis should be reclassified as a Schedule II drug because it will allow more extensive research and easier accessibility for patients with legitimate illnesses. There are differences in Schedule…

for use as an appetite suppressant, but because of its high incidence of severe side effects it was never marketed for that indication.” MDMA is not the same as “Ecstasy”, or “Molly”. The substances with those names are drugs that do contain MDMA, but many times it also includes dangerous or unknown substances. MAPS (2006) indicated laboratory studies that show…

The drug 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA), or more commonly known as Ecstasy, is a synthetic drug that can alter a person’s mood or perception. It also is known to produce feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorts sensory and time perception (What is MDMA). Ecstasy was very popular back in the 1970s and 80’s among those who attended nightclubs and all-night dance parties (Skomorowsky). Ecstasy was taken in order to help party goers get more in tune with the…

MDMA, Molly or Ecstasy, but legally known as Methlysafrylaminc - these are all the same drug. In 1912 this, now illicit substance, was originally developed by a German pharmaceutical company to control bleeding. Some say that it has medical use, while others completely disagree. In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s MDMA had gained a huge following with psychiatrist saying that the drug “enhanced communication” and “opened insights to patients about their problems. At this point in time it had…

Introduction MDMA. A substance synonymous with rave culture and drug trafficking, but now has a new potential use, as a treatment option for PTSD. This condition, which is caused by one experiencing a traumatizing experience, is faced at one point in life by up to 14 percent (1) of the US population. Although MDMA has been identified to assist psychotherapists involved in PTSD treatment, it remains a controlled substance in the US. Clinical studies were approved by the DEA and FDA last year, but…