Research Compliance

I

Substances in this Schedule have no currently accepted medical use in the U.S., a lack of accepted safety for use, and a severe potential for abuse

Examples

Heroin, LSD, marijuana, peyote, ecstasy

II

Substances in this Schedule have currently accepted medical use in the U.S.; however, they have severe restrictions due to high potential for abuse which may lead to dependence.

Examples

Morphine, PCP, cocaine, methadone, pentobarbital, fentanyl, methamphetamine

III

Substances in this Schedule have currently accepted medical use in the U.S. and less potential for abuse relative to those in I/II.

Examples

Ketamine, buprenorphine, anabolic steroids, codeine, some barbiturates

IV

Substances in this Schedule have currently accepted medical use in the U.S. and less potential for abuse relative to those in III.

Examples

Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan

V

Substances in this Schedule have currently accepted medical use in the U.S. and low potential for abuse.

Examples

Cough medicine with <200 mg codeine, Lyrica