The five classes of drugs are
narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids
.
What is a schedule 5 drug?
Schedule 5
Poisonous substances of a dangerous nature commonly used for domestic purposes, such as
methylated spirits
, kerosene and bleaches which should be readily available to the public but which require caution in their handling, use and storage.
What are some schedule 5 drugs?
Examples of Schedule V substances include:
cough preparations containing not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters
or per 100 grams (Robitussin AC®, Phenergan with Codeine®), and ezogabine.
What is a schedule 5 drug in South Africa?
In order to be listed in Schedule 5, substances must be known to
have a low to moderate potential for abuse or dependence
, which necessitates both medical diagnosis and management, but also enhanced control of supply.
What is a Schedule 1 narcotic?
Schedule I
Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as
drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.
What are Schedule 6 drugs?
The most commonly known schedule 6 substance is
marijuana
, though other unconventional recreational drugs are also included, such as toluene (in spray paint), amyl nitrite (poppers), and nitrous oxide (in many aerosols).
What are the schedule 4 drugs?
Schedule 4 Appendix D
These drugs are referred to as “prescribed restricted substances” under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2002 (NSW) and are listed in Appendix D of the Regulation. Drugs included in Appendix D include
benzodiazepines, anabolic steroids, gabapentinoids and opiates
.
What are the 7 classifications of drugs?
- (1) Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants. CNS depressants slow down the operations of the brain and the body. …
- (2) CNS Stimulants. …
- (3) Hallucinogens. …
- (4) Dissociative Anesthetics. …
- (5) Narcotic Analgesics. …
- (6) Inhalants. …
- (7) Cannabis.
What are the 4 types of drugs?
- stimulants (e.g. cocaine)
- depressants (e.g. alcohol)
- opium-related painkillers (e.g. heroin)
- hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)
What is the highest schedule drug?
Schedule I drugs
, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Schedule I drugs are the most dangerous drugs of all the drug schedules with potentially severe psychological or physical dependence.
What is a schedule 0 drug?
Schedule 0. According to the Medicines Control Council (2014), for a drug to be S0,
it must be relatively safe to use without the need to consult a medical professional
, and the symptoms for its use easily recognised by the patient. Aspirin, low dosages of paracetamol, and vitamins are usually S0.
What is a schedule 1 and 2 drug?
Schedule 1: marijuana, heroin, LSD, ecstasy, and magic mushrooms
.
Schedule 2: cocaine, meth, oxycodone, Adderall, Ritalin, and Vicodin
. Schedule 3: Tylenol with codeine, ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone.
What is an example of a Schedule 3 drug?
Schedule III drugs may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. Examples include
anabolic steroids, codeine and hydrocodone with aspirin or Tylenol®
, and certain barbiturates.
What is a schedule 6 poison?
Schedule 6 poisons are
substances with a moderate potential for causing harm
, the extent of which can be reduced through the use of distinctive packaging with strong warnings and safety directions on the label.
What are examples of OTC drugs?
Some toothpastes,
some mouthwashes, some types of eye drops, wart removers, first aid creams and ointments that contain antibiotics
, and even dandruff shampoos are considered OTC drugs. Each country establishes which drugs are available OTC in that country. Some OTC drugs were originally available only by prescription.
What is a Schedule 4 or 5 drug?
Schedule V drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with lower potential for
abuse than Schedule IV
and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Schedule V drugs are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes.
