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Controlled Substances Act

A federal law that regulates the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, anabolic steroids, and other chemicals. It categorizes drugs into five 'Schedules' based on their potential for abuse and accepted medical use.

Schedule I controlled substance

A category of drugs under the Controlled Substances Act that are considered to have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Examples include heroin, LSD, and ecstasy.

Fentanyl-related substances

Chemical compounds that share a similar basic structure to fentanyl, defined in this bill by specific chemical modifications. These substances are targeted because they often have similar potent and dangerous effects.

Salts, isomers

Different chemical forms of a substance. 'Salts' are formed when a drug reacts with an acid or base. 'Isomers' are compounds with the same chemical formula but different arrangements of atoms. Both can affect a drug's properties and are often included in drug laws to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Minimum term of imprisonment

A required length of time a person must serve in prison for a particular crime, set by law. Judges cannot impose a sentence shorter than this minimum, even if they believe it's appropriate for the individual case.