Which legislation set rules for the manufacture and distribution of drugs considered to have the potential for abuse?
A. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
B. Harris-Kefauver Amendments of 1962
C. Controlled Substances Act of 1970
D. Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997
Answer: C. Controlled Substances Act of 1970
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