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Alabama Cocaine Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Alabama laws take a hard stance when it comes to drug possession, sale, or drug trafficking. Cocaine<\/a>, whether in the form of powder or crack rock, falls under Schedule II drugs. Violations have severe penalties. This highlights the strict policy of the state against this potent substance.<\/p>\r\n

This article looks at the cocaine laws in Alabama. It explains how the state classifies drug possession, trafficking, and sales. It also shares the corresponding penalties for these drug crimes.<\/p>\r\n

Alabama’s Schedule of Controlled Substances<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The scheduling system in Alabama<\/a> is similar to federal laws. The schedule organizes the controlled substances into five categories, which are called schedules<\/b>. These schedules group the substances according to their accepted medical uses and the risk or potential for drug abuse.<\/p>\r\n

The type of drugs that fall under Schedule I often do not have accepted medical use and carry a high risk of drug abuse. Schedule I includes substances like LSD, heroin, and GHB. On the other end of the spectrum, Schedule V substances are those that have medical use and pose less risk for abuse. Examples of these are cough medications containing small amounts of codeine and other narcotics.<\/p>\r\n

Under the Alabama drug schedule<\/a>, cocaine falls under Schedule II. Other drugs under the same schedule include:<\/p>\r\n