Federal Controlled Substances

Federal Controlled Substances


A controlled substance refers to as a prohibited drug which can have a harmful effect on a person’s health and welfare according Kapp (2005). As a result, states and federal governments have seen it appropriate to control their use to protect lives. Any individual caught in possession of the substances may risk being fined and held in prison by local, state and federal law enforcement. However,
depending on the state, not all controlled substances are illegal in all situations. Some may be subscribed to the public and offered for sale through pharmacies and dispensaries for acceptable medical treatment. Marijuana is a typical example of such drugs which currently 14 states of the 50 states have enacted protections for citizens using marijuana for medical purpose.
According to the federal government and Kapp (2005), a controlled substance such as cannabis is listed in the schedules of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (SCA). In line with the schedule I, the substances do not have any acceptable use, are unsafe and are highly abused by people. The illegality of possession of marijuana should remain observed accordingly. However, if a physician sincerely and correctly prescribes it specifically for medical use, they are to be exempted from prosecution. It is important to save a life by any means possible even if it warrants the application of marijuana.
The expected interest groups are the patients and physicians who in their view should be permitted the use of marijuana for medical purposes. They argue that when such drugs applied in small portions under a doctor’s restriction, then this may not lead to abuse. Also, such drugs are known to cure diseases which pose a high risk of death and no other drugs can control asserts Gabay (2013). The suppliers of the drugs should only manufacture them when a legal purchase request issued by a physician to patients who are the demanders. Any deviation from medical purpose by the interest groups should meet the outlined penalties without fear or favor. The drug requires careful use by the patients to avoid chances of polluting the environment. Therefore, to protect the environment, strict laws regarding the utilization of the drugs are essential and need to be observed in all circumstances in accordance with Gabay (2013).          




















References
Gabay, M. (2013). Federal Controlled Substances Act: Controlled Substances Prescriptions. Hospital Pharmacy,48(8), 644-645. doi:10.1310/hpj4808-644.
Kapp, R. (2005). Toxic Substances Control Act, US. Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 210-213. doi:10.1016/b0-12-369400-0/00960-1.
Richard, P. (2003). Federal Controlled Substances. Oxford: Oxford University Press.