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Understanding What Drugs Have No Medical Purpose

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According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as those with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Understanding what drugs have no medical purpose involves examining the federal regulatory framework that categorizes substances based on their potential for abuse and legitimate therapeutic value. This classification is crucial for healthcare, law enforcement, and public health policy.