These differences between drugs can be confusing, but the U.S. government has made efforts to classify drugs to clarify differences between their specific risks and benefits. The active ingredients of legal drugs can be regulated and controlled, for example, the alcohol content of beverages or the milligrams of nicotine in cigarettes. Over time, regular or habitual drug use becomes a crutch and only increases stress. Drugs can also cause other harm, including: The appearance of drug paraphernalia varies depending on the manufacturer and intended use. Increasingly, bongs, pipes and other utensils are made in bright and fashionable colors and bear patterns such as skulls, devils, dragons and wizards. Manufacturers are trying to glorify drug use and make their products appealing to teens and young adults. Different batches of an illegally manufactured drug may contain different amounts of the drug and other unidentified additives. Many Massachusetts cities, including Boston, have local ordinances and regulations that prohibit the public consumption of alcoholic beverages or the consumption of alcoholic beverages on private property without the owner`s consent. The Department of Conservation and Recreation also prohibits public consumption of alcohol in its parks.
Similar laws and regulations apply in most other states and in many places. List III drugs, substances or chemicals are defined as drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. The potential for drug abuse in List III is lower than that of List I and List II drugs, but higher than that of List IV drugs. Examples of Schedule III drugs include: Products containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone An emerging family of drugs containing one or more synthetic chemicals related to cathinone, a stimulant naturally found in the khat plant. Examples of these chemicals are mephedrone, methylone, and 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV). For more information, see the Synthetic Cathinones DrugFacts. Medications that slow brain activity, making them useful for treating anxiety and sleep problems. For more information, see the research report on prescription drug abuse. While young adults aged 18 to 25 have the highest rates of drug use across the board, drug use among adults aged 26 to 49 is increasing: The 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that in the month prior to the survey, Nearly 24 million Americans aged 12 or older, or 9.2 percent of that population, were currently illicit drug users. Of these, nearly seven million reported abusing prescription drugs. These include drugs such as methamphetamine, which were made from prescription drugs.
These figures suggest that many types of drugs, both legal and illegal, are regularly used in the United States. An extremely addictive stimulant amphetamine. For more information, see the Methamphetamine Research Report. Massachusetts makes it illegal to be in a place where heroin is stored and to be “in the company” of someone known to possess heroin. Anyone who is in the presence of heroin at a private party or dormitory risks a harsh drug sentence. The sale and possession of drug paraphernalia is illegal in Massachusetts. Under federal and certain state laws, participation in drug-related criminal activity may result in the seizure or loss of personal property and other property used in or derived from the proceeds of illegal activity. In addition, the conviction of a drug offence may result in civil fines and the denial or revocation of certain licences and benefits. List II drugs, substances or chemicals are defined as drugs with a high potential for abuse, their use may lead to serious psychological or physical dependence. These drugs are also considered dangerous.
Examples of Schedule II drugs include: combination products containing less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin), cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), fentanyl, dexedrine, adderall and Ritalin As explained by the DEA, Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential for abuse, while Schedule I drugs have the highest risk of abuse and dependence. For more information on drug laws in your state or territory, visit the Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League. A synthetic and psychoactive drug that shares similarities with stimulant amphetamine and hallucinogenic mescaline. MDMA is an abbreviation of the scientific name 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine. For more information, see the MDMA (ecstasy) research report. Possession of drugs without a valid licence is illegal.
