What are the 4 types of controlled substances?


What are the 4 types of controlled substances?

Controlled Drugs
  • Schedule I ? drugs with a high abuse risk. These drugs have NO safe, accepted medical use in the United States. ...
  • Schedule II ? drugs with a high abuse risk, but also have safe and accepted medical uses in the United States. ...
  • Schedule III, IV, or V ? drugs with an abuse risk less than Schedule II.


What does P mean on medication?

P: Pulse. Pc (post cibum): After meals. Po (per os): By mouth. Per os indicates by which route a medication should be administered to the patient. Prn (pro re nata): As needed.


What are the six basic types of controlled substances?

The 6 Classifications of Drugs. When considering only their chemical makeup, there are six main classifications of drugs: alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, barbiturates, and hallucinogens.


What medications are banned in Europe?

ADHD/ADD medications (*Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin) *considered illegal narcotics in many European countries. Pain medications (Vicodin, Oxycontin, Demerol) Anxiety medications (Xanax, Ativan, Valium)