DEA Fixes 2-Methyl AP-237's Schedule I Placement
Published Date: 6/3/2025
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Summary
The DEA fixed a mistake and officially put 2-methyl AP-237, a powerful drug, into Schedule I, meaning it’s now tightly controlled and illegal to use without permission. This change affects anyone handling this substance, with rules kicking in 30 days after the original March 15, 2024, announcement. No new fees, just clear rules to keep things safe and legal!
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2‑Methyl AP‑237 Now Schedule I
On March 15, 2024, the DEA placed 2‑methyl AP‑237 (including its optical and geometric isomers, esters, ethers, and salts) in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. That makes the substance tightly controlled and illegal to possess or use without DEA authorization, with the rule effective 30 days after March 15, 2024 (April 14, 2024); this document also corrects the record by adding the drug code 9664 for regulatory purposes.
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