Legal Issues Relating to the Disposal of Dispensed Controlled Substances

Yeh, Brian T.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Medicine;    Drugs;    Drug abuse;    Children;    Drugs and children;   

RP-ID  :  R40548
RP-ID  :  R40548_2010Oct19

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Prescription drug abuse is the second-most common form of illicit drug abuse among teenagers in the United States, trailing only marijuana use. Prescription drug abuse has become a particular concern amongst federal policymakers. This report discusses this issue, including related pieces of legislation such as the Controlled Substances Act, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, and the proper way to dispose of controlled substances.