Which statement describes Schedule 2 controlled substances?

• A. They have high abuse potential but no dependence
• B. They require two separate storage keys
• C. They have high abuse potential, therapeutic but causes dependence, double lock with 2 different keys
• D. They are not regulated

Answer: (C)

Schedule II substances are drugs with high potential for abuse but with accepted medical uses, and they carry the risk of physical or psychological dependence. Because of that risk, they are subject to strict controls, including secure storage such as double-locking and access restricted to authorized personnel with two different keys. The statement that best fits captures all of these points: high abuse potential, accepted medical use, potential for dependence, and the need for tight, dual-key security. The other options fall short because they either deny the possibility of dependence, focus only on storage without acknowledging abuse potential and medical use, or claim they aren’t regulated.