Psychoactive Drugs Are Called Controlled Substances When They Are

question 7

Multiple Choice

Psychoactive drugs are called controlled substances when they are

• A) freely available.
• B) approved for medical use only.
• C) illicit or illegal.
• D) still under a pharmaceutical company's patent.

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