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Cocaine is a Schedule II drug, while nicotine and alcohol are federally legal (with some regulations).
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Cocaine is classified as a Schedule II drug, while nicotine and alcohol are federally legal with some regulations.
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{
    "drug": "cocaine",
    "drugs": [
        "nicotine",
        "alcohol"
    ],
    "schedule": "Schedule II",
    "legal_status": "federally legal"
}
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Policy Alcohol Drug Classification Nicotine Cocaine
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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.

Drug Policy DEA FDA Government Accountability Office Controlled Substances Act Drug Scheduling Marijuana Legalization Bureaucracy

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