Designer Drugs
What Kind of Drug Is It?
Designer drugs are illicit (unlawful) and dangerous substances made in illegal labs. It is against the law to make, possess, sell, or use them. The designer drugs discussed here include 2C-B (nexus), ecstasy (MDMA), GHB, ketamine, methamphetamine, and PCP (phencyclidine). (Separate entries on each of these drugs with more in-depth information are available in this encyclopedia.)
Overview
Designer drugs were deliberately created by underground chemists to get around the laws set forth in the U.S. Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970. The CSA called for the federal regulation of certain drugs. Under the terms of the act, all federally regulated substances must be categorized into one of five schedules. These schedules are based on a substance's medicinal value, possible harmfulness, and potential for abuse and addiction.
Schedule I is reserved for the most dangerous drugs that have no recognized medical use. 2C-B, ecstasy (MDMA), and GHB are all Schedule I drugs. Schedule II and Schedule III drugs have limited medical uses when prescribed by a physician, but the possibility of abuse and addiction among users remains a cause for concern. Methamphetamine and PCP are Schedule II drugs, and ketamine is a Schedule III drug.
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