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Schedule 1 also requires that there is no medical use for the drug, which IIRC ethanol is an effective treatment for someone who has consumed methanol.
by nanidin 3y ago
Schedule 1 also requires that there is no medical use for the drug, which IIRC ethanol is an effective treatment for someone who has consumed methanol.
- freedomben 3y ago> Schedule 1 also requires that there is no medical use for the drug Technically yes, but that didn't stop marijuana from being schedule 1. Actually, isn't it still schedule 1 in the US?
- nanidin 3y ago"accepted medical use" is the actual phrasing I believe. But yes, it's definitely not based on actual medicine, moreso on the whims of the DEA and lawmakers.
- dur-randir 3y agoAnd Adderall aka amphetamine is prescribed for ADHD.
- nanidin 3y agoGoogle says amphetamines are schedule II, so that's in line with your statement.
- LoganDark 3y agoAs well as pure dextroamphetamine, which I take. Hell, even meth can be prescribed by a doctor; I believe the brand for it's called Desoxyn and it's usually prescribed for severe overeating disorders, not usually ADHD.
- tastyfreeze 3y ago"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." https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling The key phrase is "currently accepted medical use". That is an arbitrary definition that is set by the regulator. A drug must have a medical use that is accepted by the DEA who defers to the FDA for such definitions.
- reddit_refugee3 3y agoIt can also be used to treat benzodiazapine withdrawal.