DEAFinal Rule
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of 2-Methyl AP-237 in Schedule I; Correction
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Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has officially placed a synthetic drug called 2-Methyl AP-237 into Schedule I, which is the highest level of drug restriction. This means the drug is now considered illegal to make, sell, or possess in the United States because it has no accepted medical use and poses serious risks to public health and safety.
Key Points
- 12-Methyl AP-237, a dangerous synthetic drug similar to opioids, is now classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, making it illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess
- 2Schedule I is the strictest drug classification, reserved for substances with high potential for abuse and no recognized medical purposes
- 3Anyone caught making, selling, or possessing this drug can face federal criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment
- 4This regulation addresses the growing problem of designer drugs that are chemically engineered to get around existing drug laws
- 5The DEA issued this rule to protect public health and prevent the spread of a synthetic opioid that poses overdose and addiction risks
Key Dates
Published
June 3, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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