What is a Category 2 Medication? A Guide to Schedule II Controlled Substances
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The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) categorizes controlled substances into five schedules based on their potential for abuse, dependency, and accepted medical use. A **Category 2 medication**, or Schedule II controlled substance, represents the second-highest level of this strict classification system. These drugs, despite having high abuse potential, are recognized for their valid medical applications.
