In the context of the drug schedules defined in the Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, identify an accurate statement about schedule I drugs.

A. These drugs have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
B. This category of drugs includes narcotics such as morphine and pure codeine.
C. These drugs are prescribed by physicians for a narrow range of medical conditions.
D. These drugs have a very low potential for abuse and are widely used in medical treatment.


Answer: A

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