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Thanks to the Controlled Substances Act all drugs go into one of five different schedules, or classifications, and is controlled by both the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and the Department of Justice with the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a general overview about Schedule II classification and the drugs that it encompasses.

Schedule II

These drugs have accepted medical uses and carry a potential for substance abuse. These drugs can have addiction issues with chronic use. Some of the drugs in this category are Opium and Morphine, Fentanyl, and Amphetamines. These will be in pharmacies and they are available with a valid prescription from a doctor. They have very specific storage and recording procedures. Patients on these drugs are typically monitored for dependency on the drug and care is taken not to overprescribed these medications.