CAS 154 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Substance Abuse
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Cas 154. 1001 (problems of substance abuse and addiction) Psychoactive drug - any substance that directly alters normal functioning of the central nervous system. Drug abuse prevention and control act of 1970. No accepted medical use in treatment in the u. s. Lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical substance. Has a currently accepted medical use in hospitals but w/ severe restrictions. Has a potential abuse but less than schedule i and ii. Accepted medical use in the united states of america. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.