What are Schedule 1 drugs? Charges against Amy Slaton explored in wake of '1,000 Lb sisters' star's recent arrest

After an altercation at a Safari Park, 1,000 Lb sisters star Amy Slaton, and her friend Brian Lovvron were taken into custody. Slaton, 36, was arrested on Monday afternoon, September 2, after police were summoned to West Tennessee Safari Park in response to a complaint that a camel had attacked a visitor.

People Magazine reported in their September 2 article that according to a now-deleted Facebook post from the Crockett County Sheriff's Department, as Amy and Brian were feeding the camels at the Safari Park, someone was bitten by the animal.

Police "immediately" noticed odd smells emanating from Amy and Brian's car when they arrived. After that, Amy Slaton was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and illegal possession of Schedule I and Schedule VI substances.

Substances or chemicals classified as Schedule I drugs include heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide, cannabis, methaqualone, peyote, and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. They have a significant chance of being misused and no recognized medicinal value.

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1,000 Lb sisters star Amy Slaton was recently arrested for allegedly possessing Schedule 1 drugs

Amy Slaton allegedly possessed Schedule 1 drugs (Image via Instagram/@amyslaton_halterman)

Drugs are categorized into five schedules or categories based on their propensity for abuse or dependence and their authorized medical usage. Schedule I substances, for instance, have a significant chance of being abused and the potential to cause severe psychological and physical dependence.

The potential for abuse varies along with the drug schedule, with Schedule I drugs having the highest risk for abuse and Schedule V having the lowest. The Controlled Substance Act (CSA) Scheduling, or CSA's Scheduling by Alphabetical Order, lists the names of the drugs along with their schedules.

The chemicals described in these listings are salts of isomers, esters, ethers, and derivatives, which may also be categorized as prohibited substances.

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) of the United States states that substances classified as Schedule I, which Amy Slaton was allegedly carrying, have a high potential for misuse and are not approved for use in medical treatment in the country. They lack established safety when used under medical supervision.

Federal law states Schedule I substances are not easily accessible for clinical use and cannot be prescribed.

Substances, medicines, or chemicals classified as Schedule I include heroin, LSD, marijuana, methamphetamine, MDMA, bath salts, ecstasy, magic mushrooms, synthetic marijuana and its analogs, methaqualone and khat. However, no information is available on the specific drug Amy Slaton was allegedly carrying.

While several US states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, tetrahydrocannabinol is still regarded by the DEA as a Schedule 1 drug.

According to the website of Fordham University, first-time users of minor amounts of Schedule 1 narcotics will face a minimum sentence of five years, a maximum sentence of 40 years, and a fine of up to $5 million for individuals and $25 million for non-individuals.

For repeat offenders, the penalties include a minimum 10-year sentence or a maximum life sentence and a maximum fine of $8 million for an individual and $50 million for a non-individual.

First-time offenders who use larger amounts of Schedule 1 substances will face prison terms of at least 10 years and at max up to life. It also includes fines of up to $10 million for individuals and $50 million for non-individuals.

For repeat offenders, the penalties include a minimum 15-year sentence, a maximum life sentence, and a maximum fine of $20 million for an individual and $75 million for a non-individual. Lastly, a person facing two or more prior violations will face a minimum 25-year prison sentence and a maximum fine of $20 million for an individual and $75 million for a non-individual.

Nevertheless, the authorities didn't say anything about the penalty Amy Slaton might face if her charges are proven.

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Moreover, the authorities have not revealed the identity of the victim of the camel bite or provided any other details regarding any damage that may have resulted from the purported bite.

Additionally, as per Global News, the Sheriff's office also didn't confirm whether Amy Slaton's children were with her when she was arrested and refused to give background information regarding the child endangerment charges.