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Controlled Substance Act

Definition: The Controlled Substance Act (CSA) is a federal law enacted in 1970 by the United States Congress, which classifies and regulates drugs and substances based on their potential for abuse and medical use.

Senses:

1. Legal Sense: The CSA establishes federal drug policy in the United States, creating a framework for the manufacturing, distribution, and possession of controlled substances.
2. Pharmaceutical Sense: The CSA classifies drugs into five schedules, with Schedule I representing substances considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, and Schedule V representing substances with a lower potential for abuse and accepted medical use.

Sample Sentences:

• The Controlled Substance Act aims to prevent the misuse and illegal distribution of drugs.
• Posession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription is a violation of the Controlled Substance Act.
• The Controlled Substance Act has been effective in regulating the availability of narcotics in the market.

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