Valium, Halcion, Xanex are examples of which schedule?

• A. Schedule II
• B. Schedule IV
• C. Schedule III
• D. Schedule V

Answer: (B)

Valium, Halcion, and Xanax are benzodiazepines. In the controlled substances system, benzodiazepines have legitimate medical uses (anxiety, insomnia, seizures) but carry a potential for abuse and dependence. That combination places them in Schedule IV, which groups drugs with accepted medical use and relatively lower abuse potential compared with Schedule II or III. Schedule II drugs have higher abuse risk and tighter restrictions, Schedule III are moderate, and Schedule V is for preparations with very low amounts of controlled substances. So these benzodiazepines fit Schedule IV best.