Some examples in each are outlined below. For a complete listing of all of the controlled substances contact any office of the Drug Enforcement Administration . The substances in this schedule have a high abuse postential with severe psychic or physical dependence liability. Schedule II controlled substances consist of certain narcotic, stimulant and depressant drugs. The substances in this schedule have an abuse potential less than those listed in Schedule IV and consist primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotic and stimulant drugs generally for antitussive, antidiarrheal and analgesic purposes.
Some examples are buprenorphine and propylhexedrine.
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