Amarillo Drug Lawyer

Texas takes a hard line on numerous drugs. Some drugs are penalized more severely than other drugs. In the state of Texas, there are five separate schedules for drugs.

• Schedule I Drugs: The drugs listed in Schedule I are considered to be the most addictive of all drugs. They are not acceptable for any medical use. Examples of Schedule I drugs include powder cocaine, ecstasy, LSD, and crack. Marijuana is also listed as a Schedule I drug
• Schedule II Drugs: If a drug can be obtained with a prescription. But there is a high risk of abuse leading to potential addiction, then that is a Schedule II drug. Narcotics are included in the Schedule II category
• Schedule III Drugs: If a drug has a medical use, but can still be abused. Then it is a Schedule III drug. Schedule III drugs, such as Vicodin, might cause high psychological dependency or moderate physical dependency
• Schedule IV Drugs: As with Schedule III drugs, the schedule for drugs can be abused despite their medical use. However, Schedule IV drugs involve a lesser risk of dependency. An example of a Schedule IV drug is Valium
• Schedule V Drugs:  Schedule V drugs pose lesser risks than all four other schedules. A cough suppressant with low amounts of codeine is an example of a Schedule V drug