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Oklahoma laws have drugs divided into Schedules such as:
Schedule 1: These drugs have the highest potential for abuse, as well as no accepted medical use in the United States. Examples: LSD, DMT, psilocybin (mushrooms) and marijuana.
Schedule 2: These drugs have a high risk of potential for abuse, they also run the risk of leading to severe physical or mental dependance. The have an accepted medical use with strong restrictions. Examples: Morphine, codeine, cocaine and opium.
Schedule 3: These drugs have an abuse potential lower than Schedule 1 and 2 but may still lead to physical dependency. Examples: Anabolic steroids, hormones and barbiturates.
Schedule 4: These drugs have a lower abuse potential and also have accepted medical uses. Examples: Klonopin, Xanax, Ephedrine and Valium.
Schedule 5: These drugs have the lowest potential for addiction or abuse. Example: Small amounts of cocaine and lower amounts of narcotics.
Possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 drug (other than marijuana)- First Offense: Felony punishable by one to five years in prison
Possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 drug (other than marijuana)- Second Offense: Felony punishable by a maximum of ten years in prison
Possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 drug (other than marijuana)- Third or Subsequent Offense: Felony punishable by four to 15 years in prison
Possession of marijuana or Schedule 3, 4, or 5 drug- First Offense: Misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail
Possession of marijuana or Schedule 3, 4, or 5 drug - Second or Subsequent Offense: Felony punishable by one to five years in prison
