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The primary law regulating drugs in the United States is the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970.
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The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 is the primary law regulating drugs in the United States.
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{
    "law": "Controlled Substances Act",
    "date": "1970"
}
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Law United States Drug Regulation
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 5:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 5:01 AM (2 weeks ago)

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The Way the FDA and DEA Ban Drugs Is Unaccountable and Arbitrary
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https://reason.com/2026/09/29/the-way-the-fda-and-dea-ban-drugs-is-unaccountable-and-arbitrary

A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that the FDA and DEA lack clear policies and procedures for drug scheduling decisions. This arbitrary process impacts research and has contributed to the failures of the war on drugs.

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Hazy Drug Classification Criteria Invite Dubious Bureaucratic Judgments
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https://reason.com/2026/09/30/hazy-federal-criteria-for-classifying-drugs-invite-arbitrary-bureaucratic-judgments

A GAO report notes that the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) does not define "potential for abuse" or "accepted medical use," leading to arbitrary bureaucratic judgments. This lack of clarity has significant criminal justice implications, as seen in the historical treatment of cannabis.

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