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Some drugs (like heroin) are always illegal, while other drugs (like fentanyl) have legal uses. Why is this the case? And who decides? This article will cover the basics of drug laws and drug crimes in the United States, including how and who determines a drug's legal and illegal uses.
Update on “Gas Station Heroin” and Other Legal Drugs Here’s how we’re fighting back against these addictive and dangerous substances. Posted August 22, 2022 | Reviewed by Davia Sills
Legal drugs are substances that the law permits for sale, use, and possession. Generally, these drugs are considered safe for consumption when used as directed, and their benefits outweigh their risks.
The best available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows tobacco, alcohol, and...
This year, 68% of adults say marijuana should be legal, matching the record-high support for legalization Gallup found in 2021. There continue to be sizable age and partisan differences in Americans’ views about marijuana.
Some are legally prescribed and used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). DRUG FACT SHEET. Barbiturates. March 02, 2023. Depressants. Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®. DRUG FACT SHEET. Bath Salts.
Although the use and possession of cannabis is illegal under federal law, medicinal and recreational cannabis use has become increasingly widespread. Thirty-eight states and Washington, D.C., have legalized medical cannabis, while 23 states and D.C. have legalized recreational use.