What Are Three of the Eight Categories of Controlled Substances

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Essay

What are three of the eight categories of controlled substances in the U.S.? Describe some characteristics of each category.

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Definitions:

Positive Externalities

Benefits received by third parties who are not directly involved in a transaction or activity, leading to potentially under-produced goods or services in a free market.

Market Equilibrium

The state in which market supply and demand balance each other, resulting in stable prices.

Social Value

The importance or worth of something in terms of its contribution to society or the community.

Private Value

The value of a good or service to an individual rather than to society as a whole or to the market.