Schedule II controlled substances have a high potential for abuse, which can lead to severe dependence on the drug, whether physical or psychological. However, unlike Schedule I drugs, Schedule II substances have at least one accepted use for medical treatment that the federal government of the United States recognizes. This means that doctors can prescribe such substances under limited circumstances.
There are some drugs with such a reputation for widespread, harmful abuse that it may surprise you to learn that they are Schedule II controlled substances rather Schedule I. However, federal agencies like the Drug Enforcement Agency recognize some limited medical uses for these substances. This means that doctors can prescribe these medications to you under very specific circumstances, although most only rarely choose to do so.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant. Among its many harmful physical effects is hyperthermia, which can cause you to die from overheating. It can also produce behavioral changes and psychotic effects with long-term use. However, like other stimulants, methamphetamine can be useful in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or obesity. There is one legal methamphetamine product called Desoxyn. It is only available with a nonrefillable prescription.
Cocaine
Like methamphetamine, cocaine is a stimulant drug. Therefore, the effects both drugs have on the body and the mind are similar to one another. It is rare for doctors to prescribe cocaine to patients, but it is possible. If you experienced bleeding of the mucous membranes of your nasal cavities, mouth or throat, your doctor could prescribe cocaine to control it. Cocaine also has a legitimate use as an upper respiratory local anesthetic. However, doctors rarely involve cocaine in medical treatment because there are other, safer drugs available that do a better job in such situations.