North Carolina Controlled Substances Act
Under the N.C. Controlled Substances Act, a “controlled substance” means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in Schedules I through VI of this Article. There are six different types, or schedules of drugs/controlled substances. If convicted, each different schedule of drug carries a different penalty for consumption and/or possession. These schedules are made up of drugs or controlled substances, specifically based on certain characteristics: (1) potential for abuse, (2) evidence of pharmacological effect, (3) history and pattern of abuse, (4) risk to public health, and (5) if it’s a precursor to another controlled substance.
Some of the most common controlled substances within each schedule are as follows:
Schedule I Controlled Substance:(full list here)
- opiates (morphine)
- hallucinogenics (MMDA or MDMA)
- mescaline (“peyote”)
- LSD (acid)
- psilocybin (“shrooms”)
Schedule II Controlled Substance:(full list here)
- opium
- cocaine
- oxycodone
- fentanyl
- amphetamine
- methamphetamine
Schedule III Controlled Substance:(full list here)
- barbiturates
- ketamine
- codeine
- testosterone
Schedule IV Controlled Substance:(full list here)
- depressants (Xanax)
- stimulants (Cathine or “khat”)
Schedule V Controlled Substance:(full list here)
- codeine (in lesser concentrations)
- **These may be sold in retail stores to people over 18 years of age or older.
Schedule VI Controlled Substance:(full list here)
- marijuana
- synthetic cannabinoids
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