The Controlled Substance Act was designed to do each of the following exceptcombat drug…

➤ How are drugs classified under the Controlled Substances Act?
Drugs are classified into schedules I–V based on three main criteria: current scientific knowledge, potential for abuse or dependence, and accepted medical use in treatment. HHS and FDA provide medical and scientific evaluations, while DEA issues final scheduling rules. The process allows petitions, emergency scheduling, and periodic reviews to reflect evolving evidence.