Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) BA State Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following drugs are not classified as Schedule 1?

1. Cannabis

2. Fentanyl

3. LSD

4. Heroin

The correct answer is: Fentanyl

Fentanyl is categorized as a Schedule II drug rather than a Schedule I drug. Schedule I substances are defined as having a high potential for abuse, lacking accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and lacking accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Cannabis, LSD, and heroin all meet the criteria for Schedule I classification, as they are considered to have no acceptable medical use in treatment and a high potential for abuse. On the other hand, fentanyl is recognized for its medical applications in pain management, though it is also associated with a high risk of abuse and dependency, which is why it falls under Schedule II rather than Schedule I.