Amphetamine
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Amphetamine | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Scheduled |
SCHEDULE | Schedule II |
CLASSIFICATION | Stimulant |
Amphetamine is Schedule II in the United States. This means it is illegal to sell without a DEA license and illegal to buy or possess without a license or prescription.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Brazil #
Amphetamines require a prescription. We have been told that they can sometimes be purchased without a prescription. (thanks P)
Canada #
In Aug 2005, Canada reinstated sales of Adderall XR after banning their sales in Feb 2005. See Health Canada News Release Allowing Adderall XR back on market and BBC. Immediate release Adderall is not approved for sale in Canada. Amphetamine is Schedule III in Canada. (Note: Canadian schedules are very different than U.S. schedules)
Germany #
Amphetamine is BTM Anlage 3 in Germany making it illegal to possess without a BTM prescription. (unconfirmed) (thanks PM)
New Zealand #
Amphetamine was recategorized from class B2 to the stricter class B1 controlled substance on Aug 2 2005. See legislation.govt.nz. (thanks M)
Norway #
Amphetamine is Schedule II in Norway and illegal to buy or possess without a prescription. See Norway Law. (thanks Y)
Poland #
Amphetamine is included in the Appendix II-P group of Poland's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law, making it illegal to buy, sell, possess, or use. (thanks T)
U.K. #
Amphetamine is Schedule 2/Class B in the U.K. making it illegal to possess without a prescription. Note that U.K. law changes any Class B drug to a Class A drug if it is prepared for injection. See U.K. Law.
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.
CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
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