Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Three Specific Fentanyl-Related Substances in Schedule I
Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing to classify three new fentanyl-related drugs as Schedule I controlled substances, meaning they would be treated as illegal drugs with no accepted medical use. This action aims to prevent the spread of dangerous synthetic opioids that are similar to fentanyl, a powerful painkiller that has contributed to overdose deaths across the country.
Key Points
- 1The DEA wants to make three specific fentanyl-related substances illegal by placing them in Schedule I, the most restrictive drug category
- 2These substances are synthetic opioids designed to mimic fentanyl's effects and are often sold illegally on the street
- 3Making them Schedule I means manufacturers, distributors, and users could face serious federal criminal penalties including prison time
- 4The public has until July 11, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposed rule
- 5This is part of the government's broader effort to combat the opioid epidemic and prevent new designer drugs from reaching communities
Key Dates
June 10, 2025
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