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The single most important legislation that has shaped the federal government's approach to controlled substances was:

A) alcohol prohibition (the 18th Amendment).
B) the Pure Food and Drugs Act.
C) the Marijuana Tax Act.
D) the Dangerous Drugs Act.

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The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) places all substances which were in some manner regulated under existing federal law into one of five schedules. This placement is based upon the substance's medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability.
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