A schedule two drug also known as a schedule II drug are controlled substances that have a high potential for abuse.
Schedule II drugs are accepted in medical use and abuse and can lead to severe physical and psychological dependence.
Even though schedule II drugs have a high risk of abuse they are recognized in the United States for their current medical use but carry severe restrictions.
Examples of schedule II drugs also known as schedule II controlled substances are hydrocodone, oxycodone, methamphetamine, cocaine and amphetamine.
Schedule II drugs are highly regulated and have strict regulations in their use.
Schedule II drugs are subject to very strict regulations regarding prescription, storage, distribution, storage and manufacturing.
The difference between schedule 1 and 2 drugs is that schedule 1 drugs have a very high risk of abuse.
Schedule 1 drugs are not safe and are not accepted in medical use in the United States.
Examples of schedule 1 drugs are crack cocaine, PCP, LSD, marijuana and heroin.
Schedule 2 drugs also have a high risk of abuse but they are also safe when used as prescribed and are accepted in medical use in the United States.