The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 does which of the following?

• A. Eliminates scheduling of substances.
• B. Creates regulatory framework but not scheduling.
• C. Places all substances that are regulated under existing federal law into one of five schedules.
• D. Prohibits all prescription medications.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act creates a system that classifies every federally regulated substance into one of five schedules and provides the regulatory framework for how those substances are controlled. This Act not only establishes the framework but also assigns each regulated drug or substance to a specific schedule based on its potential for abuse, accepted medical use, and safety. That scheduling governs prescribing, dispensing, manufacturing, and penalties, tying all federal control to a structured five‑tier system. It’s not about eliminating scheduling, nor about prohibiting all prescription medications; it’s about placing regulated substances into one of five schedules so they can be regulated accordingly.