NCJ Number
16444
Date Published
1975
Length
189 pages
Annotation
AN ANALYSIS OF THE MAJOR REVISION OF DRUG LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE FEDERAL DRUG STATUTES DEALING WITH CONTROL OF STIMULANT, DEPRESSANT, HALLUCINOGENIC, AND NARCOTIC DRUGS.
Abstract
THE INTRODUCTORY SECTIONS PROVIDE A REVIEW OF THE LEGISLATIVE HISTORY BEHIND THE 1970 FEDERAL DRUG ACT AND ATTEMPTS TO EXPLAIN AND AMPLIFY THE MEANING OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT. THE ANALYSIS OF THE ACT ELUCIDATES ON THE LEGAL CONSTRAINTS ON THE MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF THESE DRUGS. IT DESCRIBES THE LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PHYSICIANS WHO DISPENSE DRUGS COVERED BY THE ACT. FURTHERMORE, IT PROVIDES A BASIC DESCRIPTION OF THIS FEDERAL LAW WHICH SHOULD BE A USEFUL REFERENCE FOR DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.