The Primary Impact of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970

question 12

Multiple Choice

The primary impact of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 was to:

• A) establish categories or "schedules" of controlled substances.
• B) decriminalize the possession of marijuana.
• C) establish treatment centers for narcotic addicts.
• D) remove cocaine from the list of narcotic drugs.
• E) relegate the authority to enforce the drug laws to the states.

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