abbreviations
Food and Drug Administration
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No accepted medical use
Never prescribed for use
High potential for abuse
Possession is illegal
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Heroin
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No adequate human or animal studies; or adverse fetal effects in animal studies, but no available human data.
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Treats: prevent bronchospasms
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Federal Trade Commission
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Accepted medical use with restrictions
High potential for abuse
May cause severe psychological or physical dependence
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Fentanyl
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Controlled human studies have demonstrated no fetal risk.
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Treats: blood clots
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Drug Enforcement Agency
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Accepted medical use
mod/low potential for abuse
May cause moderate psychological or physical dependence
Limited amount Narcotic
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(Diazepam) Valium
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Evidence of fetal risk, but benefits out-weigh risks
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Treats: epilepsy
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Controlled Substance Act of 1970
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what are the guidelines for Schedule VI
Accepted medical use
Low potential for abuse
May cause limited psychological or physical dependence
Tranquilizers/Hypnotics
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Acetaminophen & Codeine
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Evidence of fetal risk. It is thought that risks may outweigh any benefits.
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Action: reduce diarrhea
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Controlling narcotics
Investigating illegal drug sales
Prevent drug abuse
Educate public
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Accepted medical use
Low potential for abuse
May cause limited psychological or physical dependence
Drug mixtures
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Cough Medicine
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Animal studies indicate no fetal risk, but no human studies; or adverse effects in animals, but not in well—controlled human studies.
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Action: kills fungi
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