Alcohol is not classified as a scheduled drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in the United States. While alcohol is regulated due to its health risks and potential for addiction, it is not considered a controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and therefore does not fall into any of the DEA's five drug schedules (Schedule I through V)
. The DEA schedules drugs based on their accepted medical use and potential for abuse or dependency. Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, while Schedule II through V drugs have varying degrees of medical use and abuse potential. Alcohol, despite its addictive properties and social impact, is regulated separately and is not included in these schedules
. In summary, alcohol is not a scheduled drug but is subject to federal and state regulations distinct from the CSA drug scheduling system
