Which statement describes Schedule II substances?

• A. Moderate potential for abuse and high psych dependence
• B. Lower potential for abuse and limited dependence
• C. No medical use
• D. High potential for abuse and severe psych or physical dependence

Answer: (D)

Schedules classify drugs by how likely they are to be abused and whether they have legitimate medical uses. For Schedule II substances, the defining description is a high potential for abuse with the possibility of causing severe physical or psychological dependence, even though the drug has accepted medical uses and is subject to strict regulation. This combination—strong abuse risk plus significant dependence potential despite medical use—fits Schedule II most accurately. The other statements describe situations with lower abuse potential or no medical use, which align with other schedules.