Controlled Substances

Some drugs have the potential 
for dependence and abuse
These controlled substances are consequential 
And Schedules I through V are used to help prevent misuse

Schedule I is the most restrictive
Cause these drugs like LSD and heroin
Are highly, highly addictive
So there’s no situation you’d prescribe them in

Now something that might surprise you
Is that at the level of the federal government 
Marijuana is considered Schedule I it’s true
So “no accepted medical use” is what’s meant

Controlled substances are a delicate dance
Weighing risks and benefits in every circumstance
From Schedule I to V, they're all clearly defined
To help protect patients in both body and mind

Schedule II includes drugs like oxycodone and Vicodin
The potential for abuse is still pretty high
Cocaine, Dilaudid, fentanyl, Adderall, and Ritalin
Drugs like these aren’t always people’s ally

With Schedule III like ketamine and testosterone
The risk of dependence is moderate
That’s what the research has shown
So you still need to be smart about it

Controlled substances are a delicate dance
Weighing risks and benefits in every circumstance
From Schedule I to V, they're all clearly defined
To help protect patients in both body and mind

Schedule IV drugs are ones like Xanax
And its potential for abuse is relatively low
So this doesn’t need to get too complex
Then there’s Ambien and Valium too you know

Schedule V is the least restrictive
Because meds like Lyrica and Robitussin A.C.
Are much less likely to be addictive
So their potential for abuse is the lowest you see

Controlled substances are a delicate dance
Weighing risks and benefits in every circumstance
From Schedule I to V, they're all clearly defined
To help protect patients in both body and mind

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