What is a category 5 drug?: Demystifying the DEA's Schedule V Controlled Substances
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While many people hear about controlled substance classifications, the term "category 5 drug" is often a point of confusion due to a lack of a universal "Category 5". In the United States, this term most accurately refers to a DEA Schedule V controlled substance, which is regulated for its low potential for abuse and dependency.
