Every state and the federal government has criminal drug laws against the possession, manufacture, distribution, and abuse of a controlled substance, such as narcotics, marijuana, and other illegal drugs. There are also many laws to protect against prescription abuse.
The Controlled Substances Act provides classifies substances. The most serious drug offenses, those receiving the most serious punishments, include producing and manufacturing illegal drugs and selling them. However, the ultimate punishment for a drug offense depends upon the quantity of the drugs, how its classified in the federal drug law schedules, and the purpose of its possession.
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