Question

Directions:
There are various categories of drugs, both legal and illegal. The categories have
different physiological effects based on how the drug is introduced to the body.
Research and then identify each of the following drugs as a stimulant, depressant,
narcotic, hallucinogen or inhalant. Tell me the schedule.
1. Cocaine

2. LSD
3. Alcohol
4. Cleaning products
5. Marijuana
6. Heroin
7. Paint thinners
8. Peyote
9. Ketamine
10. Lighter fluids
11. PCP
12. Xanax
13. Morphine

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Accompanies: Handling Drugs in Law Enforcement 2
Drug Categories
14. Methamphetamine
15. Codeine
16. Ecstasy
17. Mescaline
18. Rohypnol
19. Adderall
20. Mushrooms
21. Fentanyl
22. Oxycodone
23. Speed
24. Whippets
25. Percocet

Answer 1

Below is a classification of the specified drugs into their respective categories and their schedules according to the Controlled Substances Act in the United States (as of my last update in October 2021). Please note that the scheduling of some drugs may change, and it is advisable to check official government resources for the most current information.

1. **Cocaine**
- Category: Stimulant
- Schedule: II

2. **LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)**
- Category: Hallucinogen
- Schedule: I

3. **Alcohol**
- Category: Depressant
- Schedule: Not scheduled (regulated differently)

4. **Cleaning products (e.g., solvents)**
- Category: Inhalant
- Schedule: Not scheduled (regulated differently)

5. **Marijuana (Cannabis)**
- Category: Hallucinogen (also has depressant effects)
- Schedule: I (federally, but legal in some states)

6. **Heroin**
- Category: Narcotic
- Schedule: I

7. **Paint thinners**
- Category: Inhalant
- Schedule: Not scheduled (regulated differently)

8. **Peyote**
- Category: Hallucinogen
- Schedule: I (with exceptions for certain religious uses)

9. **Ketamine**
- Category: Hallucinogen / Dissociative
- Schedule: III

10. **Lighter fluids**
- Category: Inhalant
- Schedule: Not scheduled (regulated differently)

11. **PCP (Phencyclidine)**
- Category: Hallucinogen
- Schedule: II

12. **Xanax (Alprazolam)**
- Category: Depressant (Benzodiazepine)
- Schedule: IV

13. **Morphine**
- Category: Narcotic
- Schedule: II

14. **Methamphetamine**
- Category: Stimulant
- Schedule: II

15. **Codeine**
- Category: Narcotic
- Schedule: II (when alone) or III (when in combination with acetaminophen)

16. **Ecstasy (MDMA)**
- Category: Stimulant / Hallucinogen
- Schedule: I

17. **Mescaline**
- Category: Hallucinogen
- Schedule: I

18. **Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam)**
- Category: Depressant (Benzodiazepine)
- Schedule: IV

19. **Adderall (Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine)**
- Category: Stimulant
- Schedule: II

20. **Mushrooms (Psilocybin)**
- Category: Hallucinogen
- Schedule: I

21. **Fentanyl**
- Category: Narcotic
- Schedule: II

22. **Oxycodone**
- Category: Narcotic
- Schedule: II

23. **Speed (Amphetamine)**
- Category: Stimulant
- Schedule: II

24. **Whippets (Nitrous Oxide)**
- Category: Inhalant
- Schedule: Not scheduled (regulated differently)

25. **Percocet (Oxycodone/Acetaminophen)**
- Category: Narcotic
- Schedule: II

Always consult updated sources or legal references for the most accurate and current information regarding drug classification and scheduling.